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Today in History: 1964, The Beatles arrive for their first US tour

Today is Saturday, Feb. 7, the 38th day of 2026. There are 327 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 7, 1964, the Beatles were met by thousands of screaming fans at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport as they arrived to begin their first American tour. Also on this ...

Today in History: February 6, Queen Elizabeth II accedes to throne

Today in History: February 6, Queen Elizabeth II accedes to throne By The Associated Press Today is Friday, Feb. 6, the 37th day of 2026. There are 328 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 6, 1952, Britain’s King George VI, 56, died at Sandringham House in Norfolk, England; ...

Today in History: February 4, O.J. Simpson found liable in civil trial

Today in History: February 4, O.J. Simpson found liable in civil trial By The Associated Press Today is Wednesday, Feb. 4, the 35th day of 2026. There are 330 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 4, 1997, a civil jury in Santa Monica, California, found O.J. Simpson liable for ...

Today in History: 1948, Gandhi assassinated in New Delhi

Today is Friday, Jan. 30, the 30th day of 2026. There are 335 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 30, 1948, Indian political and spiritual leader Mohandas K. Gandhi, 78, was shot and killed in New Delhi by Nathuram Godse, a Hindu extremist. Also on this date: In 1649, ...