History of February 16

The 47th day of the Gregorian calendar has been a witness to several significant events in history. Many personal and professional lives celebrate February 16 as per their achievement.  1932-  James Markham received the first fruit tree patent. Patents mean exclusive rights granted for an invention. While it’s strange that plants can be “invented”, we
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Today in History April 25th, War, Elvis Presley, submarine, moon and more

Various historical milestones, today 1898 The United States declares war on Spain. On April 25, 1898 the United States declared war on Spain following the sinking of the Battleship Maine in Havana harbor on February 15, 1898. The war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris on December 10, 1898.   1945 U.S.
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