On February 28, 2013, something happened inside Vatican City that had not occurred in nearly six centuries. Pope Benedict XVI resigned the papacy—becoming the first Bishop of Rome to do so voluntarily since Pope Gregory XII stepped down in 1415 amid the wreckage of…
On February 28, 2013, something happened inside Vatican City that had not occurred in nearly six centuries. Pope Benedict XVI resigned the papacy—becoming the first Bishop of Rome to do so voluntarily since Pope Gregory XII stepped down in 1415 amid the wreckage of…
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On February 28, 1983, television history was made when M*A*S*H aired its final episode, Goodbye, Farewell and Amen. For over a decade, the series had captivated audiences with its unique blend of comedy and drama set against the backdrop of the Korean War. The…
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On February 28, 1844, an explosion on the Potomac River changed the course of American history. The USS Princeton was a steam-powered warship designed to showcase the latest technological advancements in naval weaponry. One of its most notable features was the “Peacemaker,” a large naval gun…
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On February 27, 1782, amid exhaustion, debt, and political revolt at home, the American Revolutionary War took a decisive turn—not on a battlefield in Virginia or the Carolinas, but on the floor of the House of Commons. In a dramatic vote, Britain’s elected chamber…
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On February 27, 1991, President George H. W. Bush formally announced the liberation of Kuwait, marking the conclusion of the Gulf War. His statement signified the success of Operation Desert Storm, a U.S.-led military campaign launched in response to Iraq’s invasion and annexation of…
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Abraham Lincoln’s Cooper Union address, delivered on February 27, 1860, in New York City, stands as one of the most legendary speeches ever given by an American politician. At the time, the United States was deeply divided over the issue of slavery, and the…
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On February 26, 1870, New Yorkers descended a staircase near Broadway and Warren Street and stepped into the future. Beneath the clatter of horse-drawn omnibuses and the mud-churned chaos of lower Manhattan, a sleek cylindrical car waited inside a brick-lined tunnel. It did not…
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On February 26, 1935, Adolf Hitler made an ominous declaration: Germany would formally reconstitute the Luftwaffe. This was not merely an administrative decision—it was a brazen act of defiance against the Treaty of Versailles, a calculated move that signaled to the world that Germany…
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On February 26, 1815, Napoleon escaped from Elba with a small group of loyal followers, landing on the French coast. His charisma and reputation quickly rallied support from both civilians and military units. As he marched towards Paris, his comeback became known as the…
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On February 25, 1951, before a packed stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentine President Juan Perón officially opened the first Pan American Games, inaugurating what would become the Western Hemisphere’s premier multi-sport competition. Modeled loosely on the modern Olympic Games but confined to the nations…
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