February 28 in History
What happened on February 28 in history?
A chronological timetable of historical events that occurred on february 28 in history. Historical facts of the day in the areas of military, politics, science, music, sports, arts, entertainment and more. Discover what happened on february 28 in history.
?>1994
U.S. warplanes shoot down four Serb aircraft over Bosnia in the first NATO use of force in the troubled area.
1971
The male electorate in Lichtenstein refuses to give voting rights to women.
1969
A Los Angeles court refuses Robert Kennedy assassin Sirhan Sirhan’s request to be executed.
1967
In Mississippi, 19 are indicted in the slayings of three civil rights workers.
1953
Greece, Turkey and Yugoslavia sign a 5-year defense pact in Ankara.
1946
The U.S. Army declares that it will use V-2 rocket to test radar as an atomic rocket defense system.
1945
U.S. tanks break the natural defense line west of the Rhine and cross the Erft River.
1936
The Japanese Army restores order in Tokyo and arrests officers involved in a coup.
1924
U.S. troops are sent to Honduras to protect American interests during an election conflict.
1916
Haiti becomes the first U.S. protectorate.
1900
After a 119-day siege by the Boers, the surrounded British troops in Ladysmith, South Africa, are relieved.
1863
Four Union gunboats destroy the CSS Nashville near Fort McAllister, Georgia.
1861
The territory of Colorado is established.
1847
Colonel Alexander Doniphan and his ragtag Missouri Mounted Volunteers ride to victory at the Battle of Sacramento, during the Mexican War.
1704
Indians attack Deerfield, Mass. killing 40 and kidnapping 100.
1610
Thomas West is appointed governor of Virginia.
1574
On the orders of the Holy Office of the Inquisition, two Englishmen and an Irishman are burnt for heresy.
1066
Westminster Abbey, the most famous church in England, opens its doors.