This Day in History

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  • 2 minutes 28 seconds
    This Day in History - February 18, 2026

    Mark Twain published his most controversial novel in the United States on this day in 1885.

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    18 February 2026, 5:00 am
  • 1 minute 55 seconds
    This Day in History - February 17, 2026

    Volkswagen's iconic Beetle made history on this day in 1972.

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    17 February 2026, 5:00 am
  • 1 minute 49 seconds
    This Day in History - February 16, 2026

    America's first 911 call was placed on this day in 1968.

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    16 February 2026, 5:00 am
  • 1 minute 53 seconds
    This Day in History - February 15, 2026

    A president-elect narrowly escaped an assassination on this day in 1933.

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    15 February 2026, 5:00 am
  • 2 minutes 10 seconds
    This Day in History - February 14, 2026

    Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day?

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    14 February 2026, 5:00 am
  • 2 minutes 11 seconds
    This Day in History - February 13, 2026

    A philosopher arrived for his trial on this day in 1633.

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    13 February 2026, 5:00 am
  • 2 minutes 7 seconds
    This Day in History - February 12, 2026

    A U.S. president was acquitted on this day in 1999.

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    12 February 2026, 5:00 am
  • 2 minutes 6 seconds
    This Day in History - February 11, 2026

    Revered activist Nelson Mandela was released from prison on this day in 1990.

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    11 February 2026, 5:00 am
  • 2 minutes 5 seconds
    This Day in History - February 10, 2026

    A musical spaceman made his debut on this day in 1972.

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    10 February 2026, 5:00 am
  • 1 minute 59 seconds
    This Day in History - February 9, 2026

    Bernard Harris made NASA history on this day in 1995.

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    9 February 2026, 5:00 am
  • 2 minutes 2 seconds
    This Day in History - February 8, 2026

    Construction began on a Los Angeles tourist attraction on this day in 1960.

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    8 February 2026, 5:00 am
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