February 20 - This Day in History

2014

Deadly clashes in Kyiv between Ukrainian anti-government protesters and security forces reached a peak, with dozens killed on Feb. 20, 2014

2014

Deadly clashes in Kyiv between Ukrainian anti-government protesters and security forces reached a peak, with dozens killed on Feb. 20, 2014

1962

Astronaut John Glenn became the first American to orbit Earth, piloting Friendship 7 on three orbits before safely splashing down

1962

Astronaut John Glenn became the first American to orbit Earth, piloting Friendship 7 on three orbits before safely splashing down

1792

Postal Service established. President George Washington signed the Postal Service Act, creating the U.S. Post Office Department

1792

Postal Service established. President George Washington signed the Postal Service Act, creating the U.S. Post Office Department

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