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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...

ON THIS DAY: The death of Arthur Miller (2005)

On this Day February 9, 2026 at 19:33

A towering figure in modern theatre On this day, the world marks the anniversary of the death of Arthur Miller, one of the most influential playwrights...