Today In History

2008: Apology to Indigenous Australians On February 13, 2008, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd made a historic apology to Indigenous Australians for the injustices of the “stolen generations” – Aboriginal…

2000: Last Original “Peanuts” Comic Strip The last original "Peanuts" comic strip by Charles M. Schulz was published on February 13, 2000, one day after the cartoonist's death. For nearly…

1945: Bombing of Dresden On February 13, 1945, Dresden, Germany, was subjected to heavy bombing by Allied forces during World War II. This controversial raid involved hundreds of British and…

1503: The Challenge of Barletta The Challenge of Barletta, held on February 13, 1503, was a jousting tournament between 13 Italian and 13 French knights near Barletta, Italy. This event…

1994: Theft of The Scream On February 12, 1994, Edvard Munch's iconic painting "The Scream" was stolen from the National Art Museum in Oslo, Norway. The theft, executed by thieves…

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…