The recapture of Manila, which began in earnest on February 3, 1945, marked the culmination of General Douglas MacArthur’s long-promised return to the Philippine capital—a vow famously declared upon his departure in 1942 and meticulously orchestrated over the intervening years. By February 5, the…
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On February 4, 1992, Venezuela experienced an attempted coup d’état led by Lieutenant Colonel Hugo Chávez and a faction of military officers against President Carlos Andrés Pérez. Though unsuccessful, the rebellion marked a turning point in Chávez’s political trajectory, laying the foundation for his…
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On February 3, 1637, the speculative bubble known as Tulip Mania collapsed in the Dutch Republic, marking one of history’s most infamous financial crashes. What began as a thriving market for exotic tulip bulbs spiraled into a speculative frenzy, culminating in a devastating collapse…
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On February 2, 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed, officially ending the Mexican-American War. This agreement fundamentally altered the territorial boundaries of both nations, with Mexico ceding a vast portion of its northern land to the United States. While this expansion significantly…
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On February 1, 2003, the world watched in shock as the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon reentry into Earth’s atmosphere, tragically killing all seven astronauts aboard. The disaster occurred just 16 minutes before the shuttle was scheduled to land at Kennedy Space Center, marking…
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As war raged across Europe, America knew it needed to find its “voice.” Amidst the throes of World War II, the United States government recognized the need for a propaganda tool to counteract the misinformation spread by Axis powers. Voice of America began its…
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On January 31, 1865, Robert E. Lee was appointed general-in-chief of all Confederate armies, a decision that came during the final, desperate months of the American Civil War. By this point, the Confederacy was struggling against relentless Union advances, and its military situation was…
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On January 30, 1835, a startling event took place in Washington, D.C., marking the first recorded assassination attempt against a sitting U.S. president. Andrew Jackson, the nation’s seventh president, became the target of an attack by Richard Lawrence, an unemployed house painter. The dramatic…
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Charles Curtis made history on January 29, 1907, becoming the first Native American to serve in the United States Senate. A member of the Kaw Nation, Curtis’s extraordinary career was marked by his dedication to public service, his advocacy for Native American issues, and…
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The Battle of New Orleans, fought on January 8, 1815, stands as one of the most remarkable and celebrated military victories in American history. Under the leadership of Major General Andrew Jackson, American forces delivered a decisive defeat to a larger, better-equipped British army.…
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