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ON THIS DAY: Victor Hugo was born (1802)

On this Day February 26, 2026 at 16:27

On 26 February 1802, in the city of Besançon, a child was born who would grow to embody the restless spirit of 19th-century France....

ON THIS DAY: Pluto was discovered by Clyde Tombaugh (1930)

On this Day February 18, 2026 at 16:49

On this day in 1930, Pluto was discovered by 24-year-old American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh, marking one of the most remarkable achievements in modern astronomy. Tombaugh...

ON THIS DAY: Fidel Castro becomes Prime Minister of Cuba (1959)

On this Day February 16, 2026 at 15:44

On 16 February 1959, Fidel Castro was sworn in as Prime Minister of Cuba, just weeks after the overthrow of President Fulgencio Batista. The...

ON THIS DAY: Vatican City independence established (1929)

On this Day February 11, 2026 at 16:54

On This Day: The Lateran Treaty is signed Vatican City independence was formally established on 11 February 1929, when the Lateran Treaty was signed between...

ON THIS DAY: WWF confirms pro wrestling is exhibition, not sport (1989)

On this Day February 10, 2026 at 16:54

The World Wrestling Federation (WWF) told a New Jersey court that its events are “entertainment exhibitions” rather than competitive sports, a move that could...

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