February 18, 2026

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1898

The Treaty of Paris was signed, officially bringing the Spanish–American War to an end and marking a transformative moment in global geopolitics.

1901

The first-ever Nobel Prizes were awarded in Stockholm, establishing a tradition that honors extraordinary contributions to humanity across various fields.

1903

Marie Curie and Pierre Curie were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their pioneering work on radioactivity, a breakthrough that revolutionized science and medicine.

1999

Ahmed Zewail became the first Arab-American to receive a Nobel Prize in a scientific category, representing a significant milestone in global scientific recognition.

2007

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner was sworn in as Argentina’s first woman elected president, marking a historic achievement in Latin American politics.

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