20 February 1872 February 19, 2013 Author: Staff The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York opens. Famous Words of Inspiration..."It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself." Thomas Jefferson — Click here for more from Thomas Jefferson Related posts: 20 February 1872 10 September 1961 10 September 1961 7 February 2009 18 February 1979 7 February 2009 Categories: History Tags: 1872, 20 February