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Today in History: February 13, the World War II bombing of Dresden

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 in History: 1999, Clinton acquitted in impeachment trial

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 ...

Today in History: February 11, Nelson Mandela released from prison

Today in History: February 11, Nelson Mandela released from prison By The Associated Press Today is Wednesday, Feb. 11, the 42nd day of 2026. There are 323 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 11, 1990, South African anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela was freed after 27 ...

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 ...