On this day: February 25
Published On: Feb 24 2013 10:08:24 PM CST
Updated On: Feb 25 2013 01:00:00 AM CST
Samuel Colt patents his revolver, the first black U.S. senator takes his seat, Muhammad Ali wins his first heavyweight title, and Ferdinand Marcos flees the Philippines, all on this day.
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