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The Blueprint of Life: The First Draft of the Human Genome is Published
A monumental achievement in genetics was reached on February 15th,...
Read MoreThe Birth of a National Symbol: Canada Adopts the Maple Leaf Flag
On February 15, 1965, Canada officially adopted the Maple Leaf...
Read MoreThe U.S.S. Maine Explodes: Catalyst for the Spanish-American War
A tragic event occurred on February 15, 1898, when the...
Read MoreThe Ayatollah Khomeini Issues a Fatwa Against Salman Rushdie
On February 14, 1989, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini...
Read MoreThe St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Shocks Chicago
On February 14th, 1929, one of the most notorious events...
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