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International Tug-of-War Day February 19 is celebrated as International Tug-of-War Day, a day dedicated to the traditional sport that pits two teams against each other in a test of strength…
2002: NASA's Odyssey Spacecraft Maps Mars NASA's Mars Odyssey spacecraft began its scientific mapping mission of Mars on February 19, 2002. After entering orbit around Mars in October 2001, Odyssey…
1985: Iberia Airlines Flight 610 Crashes On February 19, 1985, Iberia Airlines Flight 610 crashed into Mount Oiz in Spain, killing all 148 passengers and crew onboard. The Boeing 727…
1957: Birth of Falco Falco, born Johann Hölzel on February 19, 1957, in Vienna, Austria, became one of the most celebrated musicians of the 1980s. Known for his unique blend…
1945: U.S. Troops Land on Iwo Jima On February 19, 1945, U.S. Marines made a historic landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima, marking the beginning of one of…