15 February In History
1901–present · 1909 – The Flores Theater fire in Acapulco, Mexico kills 250. · 1923 – Greece becomes the last European country to adopt the Gregorian calendar.
What Happened on February 15 | HISTORY
Discover what happened on February 15 with HISTORY's summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
On This Day - What Happened on February 15 - Britannica
On this day in 1898, an explosion in Havana harbour sank the battleship USS Maine, killing 260 American seamen and precipitating the Spanish-American War, which ...
Historical Events on February 15 - On This Day
399 BC Philosopher Socrates is sentenced to death by the city of Athens for corrupting the minds of the youth of the city and for impiety.
What Happened On This Day – February 15 - Time and Date
2003 The largest peace demonstration in history takes place. Up to 30 million people in 600 cities around the world protested against the Iraq War.
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What Happened on February 15 - On This Day
Afghans defeat the Soviet Union, the human genome race, a massive protest against the Iraq war and other important events, birthdays and deaths from ...
February 15: Facts & Historical Events On This Day - The Fact Site
An assassination attempt was made against US President Franklin D. Roosevelt by an Italian immigrant, Giuseppe Zangara. ... Giuseppe fired five times, missing FDR ...
February 15 - Naval History and Heritage Command
Naval History and Heritage Command · 1943. USS Gato (SS 212) sinks Japanese stores ship Suruga Maru in Bougainville Strait and USS Pickerel (SS 177) attacks a ...
Today in History - February 15 - Library of Congress
Ostensibly on a friendly visit, the Maine had been sent to Cuba to protect the interests of Americans there after riots broke out in Havana in January.
History for February 15 - On-This-Day.com
1898 - The USS Maine sank when it exploded in Havana Harbor for unknown reasons. More than 260 crew members were killed.
This Day in Weather History: February 15th
February 15th, 1969: Heavy snow and winds of 15 to 25 mph caused blowing and drifting snow, which closed many roads.
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Today in History, 15 February: What Happened on This Day
15th February holds a pivotal place in world history. Keep reading to find out what happened on this day (Feb. 15) in sports, politics and art.
February 15 in Pop Culture History
February 15th is Annoy Squidward Day was created to pay homage to the beloved character of Squidward Tentacles from the popular Nickelodeon series Spongebob ...
Today in History for February 15th
Highlights of this day in history: The U.S. battleship Maine explodes in Havana harbor, bringing America closer to war with Spain; ...
This Day in History - February 15 - - Bladen Online
This Day in History – February 15 ... 1768 – 1st mustard manufactured in America advertised, Philadelphia. 1879 – US Congress authorizes women lawyers to practice ...
Today in History: February 15 | The Post
Today in History: February 15 · 1942 - Singapore surrenders to Japanese forces in World War II. · 1961 - All the 18-member US figure skating ...
15 February: Historical events that took place on this day - Firstpost
Today is 15 February and this date also marks several historical incidents that have taken their course throughout the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries.
February 15: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY - Brooklyn Eagle
ON THIS DAY IN 1948, the Eagle reported, “WASHINGTON (U.P.) — Defense Secretary James V. Forrestal tonight announced plans to meet the threat of ...
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