Today In History

1940: Premiere of Pinocchio On February 7, 1940, Walt Disney's "Pinocchio," the second animated feature film following the success of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," premiered in New York…

1783: The Great Siege of Gibraltar Lifted The Great Siege of Gibraltar, an epic military confrontation that lasted from 1779 to 1783, ended on February 7, 1783, marking a decisive…

February 6: Frozen Yogurt Day February 6 is celebrated as Frozen Yogurt Day, a day dedicated to enjoying and appreciating this popular dessert. Frozen yogurt has gained widespread popularity as…

1996: Crash of a Boeing 757 On February 6, 1996, a tragic aviation disaster occurred when a Boeing 757 aircraft crashed, leaving no survivors. This incident is a stark reminder…

1989: Round Table Talks in Poland The Round Table Talks in Poland, which began on February 6, 1989, were pivotal in the peaceful transition from Communist rule to a democratic…

1959: Patenting of the First Microchip The first microchip, a revolutionary component that would become the cornerstone of modern electronics, was patented on February 6, 1959. Developed by Jack Kilby…

1952: Accession of Queen Elizabeth II On February 6, 1952, King George VI of the United Kingdom passed away in his sleep at Sandringham House, Norfolk, leading to the accession…

2009: Eric Holder Confirmed as U.S. Attorney General On February 2, 2009, the U.S. Senate confirmed Eric Holder as the U.S. Attorney General, making him the first African-American to hold…

1714: Premiere of Nicholas Rowe's "The Tragedy of Jane Shore" Nicholas Rowe's play "The Tragedy of Jane Shore" premiered in London on February 2, 1714. The play, based on the…

1922: Publication of “Ulysses” by James Joyce James Joyce's "Ulysses," a landmark novel in modernist literature, was published on February 2, 1922. The novel, which chronicles the peripatetic appointments and…