February 20 in A.A. History

In 1939, the pre-publication multilith (or photolith) copies of the Big Book, Alcoholics Anonymous, were most likely delivered to Bill Wilson and Hank Parkhurst, though it is possible they arrived the following day.

In 1941, the Toledo (Ohio) Blade published the final installment of a three-part series on A.A. by Seymour Rothman, which ran on three consecutive days [left: headlines].

In 1947, Charles B. Towns [right] passed away at home. His son, Edward, took over the operation of the Charles B. Towns Hospital and managed it until its closure in 1965. 

In 1960, Bill W. celebrated with Philadelphia A.A. members on the group's 20th anniversary. Bill signing a program [left: cover, inscription] with the message, “For Philadelphia’s 20th—Nothing but the very best! Ever Devotedly, Bill.”

In 2007, with what seemed to be a thinly veiled reference to A.A., Craig F., while hosting CBS’s The Late Late Show with Craig F—–, spoke candidly about his past struggles with alcoholism during his opening monologue.