February 12, 2026

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1911

Eugene Ely completes the first-ever successful aircraft landing on a ship, a landmark in aviation history.

1919

The Paris Peace Conference convenes, establishing key treaties and shaping the post-World War I era.

1896

The X-ray machine is publicly demonstrated for the first time, revolutionizing medical diagnostics.

1958

Willie O’Ree breaks racial barriers as the first Black player in the National Hockey League (NHL).

1919

Bentley Motors is founded in the United Kingdom, marking the beginning of the iconic luxury car brand.

1943

The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising begins, as Jewish insurgents resist Nazi occupation during World War II.

1886

The Hockey Association is established in England, laying the foundation for modern field hockey.

1993

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed nationwide across all states in the United States.

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