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#OTD On Feb 11, 1965, the US and South Vietnam launched Operation Flaming Dart II, sending over 100 aircraft to bomb North Vietnamese barracks at Chanh Hoa and Vu Con. The strikes retaliated for the Viet Cong attack in Qui Nhon that killed 23 Americans and escalated the war.
#history #vietnamwar
#history #vietnamwar
February 11, 2026 at 3:10 PM
#OTD On Feb 11, 1965, the US and South Vietnam launched Operation Flaming Dart II, sending over 100 aircraft to bomb North Vietnamese barracks at Chanh Hoa and Vu Con. The strikes retaliated for the Viet Cong attack in Qui Nhon that killed 23 Americans and escalated the war.
#history #vietnamwar
#history #vietnamwar
#OTD The Lateran Treaty, signed Feb 11, 1929, in Rome, ended the Roman Question by recognizing Vatican City as a sovereign state under the Holy See. Italy, led by Mussolini, granted the Pope control of 44 hectares, ending the dispute begun in 1870. It was ratified on June 7, 1929
#history #mussolini
#history #mussolini
February 11, 2026 at 3:01 PM
#OTD The Lateran Treaty, signed Feb 11, 1929, in Rome, ended the Roman Question by recognizing Vatican City as a sovereign state under the Holy See. Italy, led by Mussolini, granted the Pope control of 44 hectares, ending the dispute begun in 1870. It was ratified on June 7, 1929
#history #mussolini
#history #mussolini
The Paris Peace Treaties were signed on 10 Feb 1947 between the Allied Powers and Italy, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Finland, formally ending the state of war with these countries.
#otd #history #worldwarII #parispeacetreaties
#otd #history #worldwarII #parispeacetreaties
February 10, 2026 at 6:31 PM
The Paris Peace Treaties were signed on 10 Feb 1947 between the Allied Powers and Italy, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Finland, formally ending the state of war with these countries.
#otd #history #worldwarII #parispeacetreaties
#otd #history #worldwarII #parispeacetreaties
The Peace of Paris, signed on Feb 10, 1763, ended the Seven Years’ War. After lengthy negotiations, Britain, France, and Spain agreed to end a costly and far-reaching global war that had exhausted their resources.
#history #sevenyearswar #treatyofparis #diplomacy
#history #sevenyearswar #treatyofparis #diplomacy
February 10, 2026 at 6:15 PM
The Peace of Paris, signed on Feb 10, 1763, ended the Seven Years’ War. After lengthy negotiations, Britain, France, and Spain agreed to end a costly and far-reaching global war that had exhausted their resources.
#history #sevenyearswar #treatyofparis #diplomacy
#history #sevenyearswar #treatyofparis #diplomacy
#OTD Napoleon defeated Olsufiev’s Russian corps at Champaubert on 10 Feb 1814, launching the Six Days’ Campaign. With 4,000 Russians lost and Olsufiev captured, Napoleon gained the central position to strike again the next day.
#history #napoleon #militaryhistory
#history #napoleon #militaryhistory
February 10, 2026 at 5:10 PM
#OTD Napoleon defeated Olsufiev’s Russian corps at Champaubert on 10 Feb 1814, launching the Six Days’ Campaign. With 4,000 Russians lost and Olsufiev captured, Napoleon gained the central position to strike again the next day.
#history #napoleon #militaryhistory
#history #napoleon #militaryhistory
#OTD On Feb 10, 1964, HMAS Melbourne collided with HMAS Voyager off Jervis Bay. Following the collision, the destroyer was cut in two and sank, claiming the lives of 82 Australian sailors.
#history #navalhistory
#history #navalhistory
February 10, 2026 at 3:40 PM
#OTD On Feb 10, 1964, HMAS Melbourne collided with HMAS Voyager off Jervis Bay. Following the collision, the destroyer was cut in two and sank, claiming the lives of 82 Australian sailors.
#history #navalhistory
#history #navalhistory
#OTD On Feb 9, 1943, during World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9301. It mandated a minimum 48-hour workweek in essential war industries to boost U.S. production.
#WWII #history #todayInhistory
#WWII #history #todayInhistory
February 9, 2026 at 3:52 PM
#OTD On Feb 9, 1943, during World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9301. It mandated a minimum 48-hour workweek in essential war industries to boost U.S. production.
#WWII #history #todayInhistory
#WWII #history #todayInhistory
On Feb 9, 1945, off the coast of Norway, HMS Venturer achieved the only intentional submerged to submerged kill in history. Using passive sonar, Lt. Launders sank U-864, which was transporting mercury and jet technology to Japan. The U-boat was hit by a torpedo and sank with all hands
#navalhistory
#navalhistory
February 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM
On Feb 9, 1945, off the coast of Norway, HMS Venturer achieved the only intentional submerged to submerged kill in history. Using passive sonar, Lt. Launders sank U-864, which was transporting mercury and jet technology to Japan. The U-boat was hit by a torpedo and sank with all hands
#navalhistory
#navalhistory
#OTD On Feb 8, 1904, the Russo-Japanese War began with a Japanese naval attack on the Russian fleet at Port Arthur. This conflict, fought over ambitions in Manchuria and Korea, marked the first victory of an Asian power over a European nation.
#navalhistory #history #todayinhistory
#navalhistory #history #todayinhistory
February 8, 2026 at 4:52 PM
#OTD On Feb 8, 1904, the Russo-Japanese War began with a Japanese naval attack on the Russian fleet at Port Arthur. This conflict, fought over ambitions in Manchuria and Korea, marked the first victory of an Asian power over a European nation.
#navalhistory #history #todayinhistory
#navalhistory #history #todayinhistory
#OTD On Feb 8, 1945, British and Canadian forces launched Operation Veritable to clear German troops from the Maas-Rhine area. Heavy artillery support aided the advance amid muddy terrain.
#WWII #history #militaryhistory #operationveritable
#WWII #history #militaryhistory #operationveritable
February 8, 2026 at 3:34 PM
#OTD On Feb 8, 1945, British and Canadian forces launched Operation Veritable to clear German troops from the Maas-Rhine area. Heavy artillery support aided the advance amid muddy terrain.
#WWII #history #militaryhistory #operationveritable
#WWII #history #militaryhistory #operationveritable
#OTD The Battle of Singapore, 8 to 15 Feb 1942: Japanese forces vs British Commonwealth troops. 23000 Japanese landed northwest on 8 Feb despite Allied air naval edge. Lt Gen Percival surrendered 80000 men on 15 Feb amid water shortages. Britains worst #WWII defeat.
#history #secondworldwar
#history #secondworldwar
February 8, 2026 at 2:42 PM
#OTD The Battle of Singapore, 8 to 15 Feb 1942: Japanese forces vs British Commonwealth troops. 23000 Japanese landed northwest on 8 Feb despite Allied air naval edge. Lt Gen Percival surrendered 80000 men on 15 Feb amid water shortages. Britains worst #WWII defeat.
#history #secondworldwar
#history #secondworldwar
#OTD Walt Disney's second feature-length film, Pinocchio, premiered at the Center Theatre in New York City on feb 7, 1940, and was later released in theatres on feb 23, 1940.
#pinocchio #animation #waltdisney
#pinocchio #animation #waltdisney
February 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
#OTD Walt Disney's second feature-length film, Pinocchio, premiered at the Center Theatre in New York City on feb 7, 1940, and was later released in theatres on feb 23, 1940.
#pinocchio #animation #waltdisney
#pinocchio #animation #waltdisney
#OTD On feb 7, 1992, the Maastricht Treaty was signed, founding the European Union. It introduced the Euro and EU citizenship, fostering integration. Following ratification, it entered into force on nov 1, 1993, having been signed by 12 countries.
#Maastrichttreaty #europeanunion
#Maastrichttreaty #europeanunion
February 7, 2026 at 3:48 PM
#OTD On feb 7, 1992, the Maastricht Treaty was signed, founding the European Union. It introduced the Euro and EU citizenship, fostering integration. Following ratification, it entered into force on nov 1, 1993, having been signed by 12 countries.
#Maastrichttreaty #europeanunion
#Maastrichttreaty #europeanunion
#OTD in 1990, the Soviet Communist Party agreed to end its sole control over the government, paving the way for political reforms that culminated in the Soviet Union’s collapse in 1991.
#history #sovietunion #politics
#history #sovietunion #politics
February 7, 2026 at 3:37 PM
#OTD in 1990, the Soviet Communist Party agreed to end its sole control over the government, paving the way for political reforms that culminated in the Soviet Union’s collapse in 1991.
#history #sovietunion #politics
#history #sovietunion #politics
#OTD Grenada gained independence from the United Kingdom on 7 February 1974, and the United States recognized it in the same year.
#grenada #unitedkingdom
#grenada #unitedkingdom
February 7, 2026 at 3:18 PM
#OTD Grenada gained independence from the United Kingdom on 7 February 1974, and the United States recognized it in the same year.
#grenada #unitedkingdom
#grenada #unitedkingdom
#OTD Feb 7, 1944: German forces intensified counterattacks against the Anzio beachhead (Operation Shingle). Instead of racing to Rome, Allied troops were pinned down on the coast, suffering around 1,400 casualties in a single day.
#WWII #history #operationshingle
#WWII #history #operationshingle
February 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
#OTD Feb 7, 1944: German forces intensified counterattacks against the Anzio beachhead (Operation Shingle). Instead of racing to Rome, Allied troops were pinned down on the coast, suffering around 1,400 casualties in a single day.
#WWII #history #operationshingle
#WWII #history #operationshingle
#OTD On feb 7, 1943, Japan completed Operation Ke, successfully evacuating its remaining troops from Guadalcanal. This strategic withdrawal ended the Guadalcanal campaign and provided the victory for Allied forces in the Pacific during WWII.
#WWll #history #pacificwar #militaryhistory
#WWll #history #pacificwar #militaryhistory
February 7, 2026 at 2:42 PM
#OTD On feb 7, 1943, Japan completed Operation Ke, successfully evacuating its remaining troops from Guadalcanal. This strategic withdrawal ended the Guadalcanal campaign and provided the victory for Allied forces in the Pacific during WWII.
#WWll #history #pacificwar #militaryhistory
#WWll #history #pacificwar #militaryhistory
#OTD "Of Mice and Men" was published on feb 6, 1937. Written by John Steinbeck during the Great Depression, it tells the story of two displaced migrant workers traveling to find work and dreaming of owning their own land.
#books #johnsteinbeck #ofmiceandmen
#books #johnsteinbeck #ofmiceandmen
February 6, 2026 at 3:40 PM
#OTD "Of Mice and Men" was published on feb 6, 1937. Written by John Steinbeck during the Great Depression, it tells the story of two displaced migrant workers traveling to find work and dreaming of owning their own land.
#books #johnsteinbeck #ofmiceandmen
#books #johnsteinbeck #ofmiceandmen
#OTD in feb 2000, Russia captured Grozny during the Second Chechen War. Following a brutal siege, the Ichkeria government was forced into exile. This victory shifted the conflict from conventional urban combat into long-term asymmetric warfare.
#history #chechenwar #militaryhistory
#history #chechenwar #militaryhistory
February 6, 2026 at 3:17 PM
#OTD in feb 2000, Russia captured Grozny during the Second Chechen War. Following a brutal siege, the Ichkeria government was forced into exile. This victory shifted the conflict from conventional urban combat into long-term asymmetric warfare.
#history #chechenwar #militaryhistory
#history #chechenwar #militaryhistory
#OTD On Feb 5, 1933, a mutiny broke out on the Royal Netherlands Navy warship HNLMS De Zeven Provinciën off Sumatra. Sailors seized the vessel to protest pay cuts. The uprising was later suppressed by an aerial bomb, resulting in 23 deaths and many injuries.
#todayinhistory #history #navalhistory
#todayinhistory #history #navalhistory
February 5, 2026 at 7:05 PM
#OTD On Feb 5, 1933, a mutiny broke out on the Royal Netherlands Navy warship HNLMS De Zeven Provinciën off Sumatra. Sailors seized the vessel to protest pay cuts. The uprising was later suppressed by an aerial bomb, resulting in 23 deaths and many injuries.
#todayinhistory #history #navalhistory
#todayinhistory #history #navalhistory
#OTD On Feb 5, 146 BC, the Third Punic War ended with the fall of Carthage. The city was razed to the ground, its people were sold into slavery, and Rome established hegemony over the Mediterranean.
#history #ancientrome #carthage #punicwars
#history #ancientrome #carthage #punicwars
February 5, 2026 at 6:45 PM
#OTD On Feb 5, 146 BC, the Third Punic War ended with the fall of Carthage. The city was razed to the ground, its people were sold into slavery, and Rome established hegemony over the Mediterranean.
#history #ancientrome #carthage #punicwars
#history #ancientrome #carthage #punicwars
February 4, 2026 at 10:57 PM
#OTD Smith Corona launched the first electric portable typewriter in the U.S. on February 4, 1957.
#history #smithcorona #typewriter
#history #smithcorona #typewriter
February 4, 2026 at 2:54 PM
#OTD Smith Corona launched the first electric portable typewriter in the U.S. on February 4, 1957.
#history #smithcorona #typewriter
#history #smithcorona #typewriter
#OTD On Feb 4, 1932, Japanese forces captured the strategic city of Harbin during the invasion of Manchuria. This victory consolidated Japan’s control over the region, leading to the establishment of the puppet state, Manchukuo.
#WWII #history #militaryhistory #japan #manchuria
#WWII #history #militaryhistory #japan #manchuria
February 4, 2026 at 2:39 PM
#OTD On Feb 4, 1932, Japanese forces captured the strategic city of Harbin during the invasion of Manchuria. This victory consolidated Japan’s control over the region, leading to the establishment of the puppet state, Manchukuo.
#WWII #history #militaryhistory #japan #manchuria
#WWII #history #militaryhistory #japan #manchuria