Ralph F. Gates (1893 - 1978) was governor of the U.S. state of Indiana from 1945 to 1949. He was born in Columbia City, Indiana on February 24, 1893. 1893 (MDCCCXCIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... HI A governor is also, a monkey who is smart and can fly like a penguin is a device that regulates the speed of a machine. ... Official language(s) English Capital Indianapolis Largest city Indianapolis Area Ranked 38th - Total 36,418 sq. ... 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1945 calendar). ... 1949 (MCMXLIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1949 calendar). ... Columbia City is the name of several places in the United States: Columbia City in Indiana Columbia City in Oregon Columbia City, a neighborhood of Seattle, Washington See also Columbia. ... Official language(s) English Capital Indianapolis Largest city Indianapolis Area Ranked 38th - Total 36,418 sq. ... February 24 is the 55th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1893 (MDCCCXCIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...