Today in History: February 19, FDR signs order authorizing Japanese-American internment By The Associated Press Today is Thursday, Feb. 19, the 50th day of 2026. There are 315 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 19, 1942, during World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt ...
Today in History: February 18, Dale Earnhardt Sr. dies in Daytona crash By The Associated Press Today is Wednesday, Feb. 18, the 49th day of 2026. There are 316 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 18, 2001, auto racing star Dale Earnhardt Sr. died in a crash in the final lap ...
Today in History: February 17, House elects Thomas Jefferson president over Aaron Burr By The Associated Press Today is Tuesday, Feb. 17, the 48th day of 2026. There are 317 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 17, 1801, the U.S. House of Representatives broke an electoral tie ...
Today in History: February 14, 17 killed in Parkland, Florida, high school shooting By The Associated Press Today is Saturday, Feb. 14, the 45th day of 2026. There are 320 days left in the year. This is Valentine’s Day. Today in history: On Feb. 14, 2018, a former student opened fire ...
Today in History: February 13, the World War II bombing of Dresden By The Associated Press Today is Friday, Feb. 13, the 44th day of 2026. There are 321 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 13, 1945, Allied forces in World War II began a three-day bombing raid on Dresden, ...
Today is Thursday, Feb. 12, the 43rd day of 2026. There are 322 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 12, 1999, the Senate voted to acquit President Bill Clinton in his impeachment trial on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice. Also on this date: In 1554, Lady Jane ...
