February 16, 2026

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1898

Henri Becquerel Discovers Radioactivity: The French physicist Henri Becquerel identified natural radioactivity, paving the way for advancements in nuclear physics.

1898

Passing of Émile Zola: Renowned French novelist Émile Zola, celebrated for his role in defending Alfred Dreyfus, died.

1965

Canada Adopts the Maple Leaf Flag: Canada officially introduced its now-iconic Maple Leaf flag as the national symbol.

1971

Bangladesh Liberation War Escalates: Key battles marked an intensification of the conflict that eventually led to Bangladesh’s independence from Pakistan.

2005

Launch of YouTube: The global video-sharing platform YouTube was officially launched, transforming online media and content creation.

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