1991,“Kuwait is liberated. Iraq's army is defeated. Our military objectives are met.” President George H.W. Bush announces a cease-fire ending the Persian Gulf War. That happens after an American-led coalition drives Iraqi forces out of neighboring Kuwait. Iraq's leader Saddam Hussein remains in power until a U.S.-led invasion in 2003 topples his regime.

1932,“You see, George didn't have much push, he wasn't particularly aggressive. In fact, he was sort of a flop!” Actress Elizabeth Taylor, known for volatile movie roles and a well-publicized personal life, is born in London.

And, 2003,“It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood, a beautiful day for a neighbor. Would you be mine? Could you be mine? ”Fred Rogers, host of the popular children's TV show “Mister Rogers' Neighborhood”, dies in Pittsburgh at the age 74.

Today in History, February 27th, Ross Simpson, the Associated Press.