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1965

Malcolm X assassinated

Human rights activist and former Nation of Islam minister Malcolm X was shot and killed by gunmen while speaking at the Audubon Ballroom in New York City

February 21 National 2

1965

Malcolm X assassinated

Human rights activist and former Nation of Islam minister Malcolm X was shot and killed by gunmen while speaking at the Audubon Ballroom in New York City

February 21 National 3

1916

Battle of Verdun begins

The German Army launched a massive offensive against French forces at Verdun, France, initiating one of World War I’s longest and deadliest battles

February 21 National 0

1916

Battle of Verdun begins

The German Army launched a massive offensive against French forces at Verdun, France, initiating one of World War I’s longest and deadliest battles

February 21 National 0

1848

The Communist Manifesto published

Written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, The Communist Manifesto was published in London, outlining the theory of scientific socialism and urging the proletariat to “unite” against bourgeois capitalism

February 21 National 0

1848

The Communist Manifesto published

Written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, The Communist Manifesto was published in London, outlining the theory of scientific socialism and urging the proletariat to “unite” against bourgeois capitalism

February 21 National 0

1997

Dolly the sheep announced

Scientists in Scotland announced the existence of “Dolly,” the first mammal successfully cloned from an adult somatic cell, born in July 1996

February 22 National 2

1997

Dolly the sheep announced

Scientists in Scotland announced the existence of “Dolly,” the first mammal successfully cloned from an adult somatic cell, born in July 1996

February 22 National 2

1980

“The Miracle on Ice” connections

Although the iconic Olympic hockey upset occurred in Lake Placid, NY, two members of the U.S. team – goalie Jim Craig and defenseman Jack O’Callahan – would later play for the minor-league Greensboro Generals in 1980–81, briefly bringing local ties to the “Miracle on Ice” after their gold-medal triumph

February 22 Roanoke-Greensboro Corridor Local 3

1980

“The Miracle on Ice” connections

Although the iconic Olympic hockey upset occurred in Lake Placid, NY, two members of the U.S. team – goalie Jim Craig and defenseman Jack O’Callahan – would later play for the minor-league Greensboro Generals in 1980–81, briefly bringing local ties to the “Miracle on Ice” after their gold-medal triumph

February 22 Roanoke-Greensboro Corridor Local 2

1946

Kennan’s “Long Telegram.” U.S

diplomat George F. Kennan sent his “Long Telegram” from Moscow to Washington, analyzing Soviet intentions and recommending a policy of “containment” of Soviet expansion

February 22 National 1

1946

Kennan’s “Long Telegram.” U.S

diplomat George F. Kennan sent his “Long Telegram” from Moscow to Washington, analyzing Soviet intentions and recommending a policy of “containment” of Soviet expansion

February 22 National 1

1732

George Washington born

George Washington, the first President of the United States and commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, was born in Virginia on this date (Feb. 11, 1731 Old Style; Feb. 22, 1732 New Style)

February 22 National 4

1732

George Washington born

George Washington, the first President of the United States and commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, was born in Virginia on this date (Feb. 11, 1731 Old Style; Feb. 22, 1732 New Style)

February 22 National 4

1945

Iwo Jima flag-raising

U.S. Marines raised the American flag atop Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima, an image famously captured by photographer Joe Rosenthal

February 23 National 2

1945

Iwo Jima flag-raising

U.S. Marines raised the American flag atop Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima, an image famously captured by photographer Joe Rosenthal

February 23 National 2

1898

Émile Zola convicted in Dreyfus Affair

French writer Émile Zola was convicted of libel and fled to England after publishing “J’Accuse…!”, his open letter defending falsely accused Jewish army officer Alfred Dreyfus

February 23 National 2

1898

Émile Zola convicted in Dreyfus Affair

French writer Émile Zola was convicted of libel and fled to England after publishing “J’Accuse…!”, his open letter defending falsely accused Jewish army officer Alfred Dreyfus

February 23 National 1

1836

Battle of the Alamo begins

Mexican troops under General Santa Anna began a siege of the Alamo mission in San Antonio, Texas, where about 200 Texan (Texian) rebels, including Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, held out

February 23 National 6

1836

Battle of the Alamo begins

Mexican troops under General Santa Anna began a siege of the Alamo mission in San Antonio, Texas, where about 200 Texan (Texian) rebels, including Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, held out

February 23 National 5

1989

Ayatollah Khomeini’s funeral (Iran)

The funeral of Iran’s revolutionary leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who died June 3, 1989, was held in Tehran and attended by millions

February 24 National 1

1989

Ayatollah Khomeini’s funeral (Iran)

The funeral of Iran’s revolutionary leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who died June 3, 1989, was held in Tehran and attended by millions

February 24 National 0

1942

Battle of Los Angeles “false alarm.” Air raid sirens and anti-aircraft batteries roared in Los Angeles due to a suspected Japanese attack, just weeks after Pearl Harbor

February 24 National 0

1942

Battle of Los Angeles “false alarm.” Air raid sirens and anti-aircraft batteries roared in Los Angeles due to a suspected Japanese attack, just weeks after Pearl Harbor

February 24 National 0

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