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Today in History: February 28, the Waco siege begins

Today in History: February 28, the Waco siege begins By The Associated Press Today is Saturday, Feb. 28, the 59th day of 2026. There are 306 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 28, 1993, a gunbattle erupted at a religious compound near Waco, Texas, when Bureau of Alcohol, ...

Today in History: February 27, the German Reichstag fire

Today is Friday, Feb. 27, the 58th day of 2026. There are 307 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 27, 1933, Germany's parliament building, the Reichstag, was gutted by fire; Chancellor Adolf Hitler, blaming communists, used the fire to justify suspending civil liberties. Also ...

Today in History: 1993, World Trade Center bombing

Today is Thursday, Feb. 26, the 57th day of 2026. There are 308 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 26, 1993, a truck bomb built by Islamic extremists exploded in the parking garage of the North Tower of New York's World Trade Center, killing six people and injuring more than ...

Today in History: February 25, Muhammad Ali wins heavyweight title

Today in History: February 25, Muhammad Ali wins heavyweight title By The Associated Press Today is Wednesday, Feb. 25, the 56th day of 2026. There are 309 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 25, 1964, Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay) became world heavyweight boxing champion ...

Today in History: 1868, President Andrew Johnson impeached by US House

Today in History: February 24, President Andrew Johnson impeached by US House By The Associated Press undefined Today is Tuesday, Feb. 24, the 55th day of 2026. There are 310 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 24, 1868, the U.S. House of Representatives impeached President ...

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

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 ...