21 February 1878 February 21, 2016 Author: Staff The first telephone directory is published in New Haven, Connecticut. Famous Words of Inspiration..."People who want to share their religious views with you almost never want you to share yours with them." Dave Barry — Click here for more from Dave Barry Related posts: 18 June 1940 18 June 1940 24 April 1953 24 January 1943 13 July 1878 22 February 1848 21 February 1916 21 February 1848 21 February 1972 21 February 1948 Categories: History Tags: 1878, 21 February