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Today in history

Today in History: 1962, ‘Bridge of Spies’ prisoner exchange

Today is Tuesday, Feb. 10, the 41st day of 2026. There are 324 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 10, 1962, on the Glienicke Bridge connecting West Berlin and East Germany, the Soviet Union exchanged captured American U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers for Rudolf Abel, a Soviet spy ...

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 ...