February 16, 2026

This Day In History

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1918

Lithuania declares its independence as the Council of Lithuania signs the Act of Independence in Vilnius, restoring the nation as a sovereign state after foreign occupation.

1923

British archaeologist Howard Carter opens the burial chamber of Pharaoh Tutankhamun in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, revealing one of archaeology’s most iconic discoveries.

1959

After the success of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro is sworn in as Prime Minister of Cuba, marking a major shift in the country’s political direction.

1968

The first official 911 emergency telephone call is made in the United States, launching a unified national emergency response system.

2005

The Kyoto Protocol, a major international treaty aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change, officially comes into force worldwide.

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