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30 years ago MARQUETTE – The Northern Michigan’s University’s men’s basketball team qualified for the GLIAC postseason tournament Thursday night with a 83-61 victory over the Ferris State Bulldogs at Hedgecock Fieldhouse. The Wildcats were let by Mike Gibala with 25 points. 60 years ...

Today in History: 1945, Marines raise flag on Iwo Jima

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Today is Monday, Feb. 23, the 54th day of 2026. There are 311 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 23, 1945, during World War II, U.S. Marines on Iwo Jima captured Mount Suribachi, where they raised two American flags. (The second flag-raising was captured in an iconic ...

Today in History: February 21, Malcolm X is shot and killed at age 39

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Today in History: February 21, Malcolm X is shot and killed at age 39 By The Associated Press Today is Saturday, Feb. 21, the 52nd day of 2026. There are 313 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 21, 1965, civil rights activist Malcolm X, 39, was shot to death inside Harlem’s ...