February 18: From Pluto to Perseverance

15/10/2024 18 min Temporada 1 Episodio 49

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Episode Synopsis

February 18th is a day marked by diverse events throughout history. From the inauguration of Jefferson Davis as the provisional President of the Confederate States of America in 1861 to the discovery of Pluto in 1930, this day holds significance in the realms of politics, science, and even quirky events like the first cow to fly in an aircraft in 1930. February 18th has also witnessed its share of tragedies, like the execution of Bulgarian revolutionary Vasil Levski by Ottoman authorities in 1873 and the 2014 clashes in Kyiv, Ukraine, which resulted in the loss of 76 lives. This day also marks the independence of The Gambia from the United Kingdom in 1965. Explore the multifaceted nature of February 18th and its impact on our world.