February 16, 2026

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41 CE

Claudius became Roman Emperor after the Senate confirmed him following Caligula’s assassination.

1327

Edward III ascended the English throne as a teenager after his father was deposed.

1515

Francis I was crowned King of France.

1924

The first Winter Olympic Games were held in Chamonix, France.

1949

The inaugural Emmy Awards ceremony took place in Los Angeles, honoring television achievements.

1971

Idi Amin seized power in Uganda through a military coup.

1971

Charles Manson and his followers were convicted of the Tate‑LaBianca murders.

1977

The world’s first solar power plant began operation in Odeillo, France.

2004

NASA’s Opportunity rover landed on Mars, beginning a mission that lasted over 15 years.

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