Month: February 2024

1935: Crash of the SS Macon The helium-filled airship SS Macon crashed into the Pacific Ocean on February 12, 1935. As one of the largest airships built by the United…

1924: Premiere of Rhapsody in Blue George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" premiered on February 12, 1924, in New York City, blending classical music with jazz influences. This innovative composition debuted…

1912: Abdication of Emperor Puyi in China On February 12, 1912, Puyi, the last Emperor of China, abdicated the throne, marking the end of over two thousand years of imperial…

1818: Chile's Independence from Spain On February 12, 1818, Chile formally declared its independence from Spain, marking the culmination of a prolonged struggle that began in 1810. Led by figures…

National Pizza Day - February 9 National Pizza Day is celebrated on February 9 each year, honoring one of the most popular and beloved foods worldwide. This day is dedicated…

1996: IRA Ends Ceasefire with London Bombing The Irish Republican Army (IRA), an Irish paramilitary organization, ended its 18-month ceasefire on February 9, 1996, by detonating a large bomb in…

1971: Apollo 14 Returns to Earth Apollo 14, the third manned lunar landing mission, successfully returned to Earth on February 9, 1971. The mission's astronauts, Alan Shepard, Stuart Roosa, and…

1969: First Flight of the Boeing 747 The Boeing 747, the world's first jumbo jet, took to the skies for its inaugural flight on February 9, 1969. This event marked…

1964: The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show On February 9, 1964, The Beatles made their historic American television debut on "The Ed Sullivan Show," marking a pivotal moment in…

1960: Hollywood Walk of Fame The Hollywood Walk of Fame inaugurated its first eight stars on February 8, 1960, celebrating the achievements of entertainers in various sectors of the entertainment…