February 8, 2026

This Day In History

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1872

First international football match: Scotland and England faced off in Glasgow in the world’s first officially recognized international soccer game, which ended in a 0–0 draw, marking the start of organized international football competitions.

1939

Soviet Union invades Finland: The Winter War began as the USSR launched an attack on Finland, leading to several months of fierce fighting and highlighting the resilience of Finnish forces against a much larger army.

1966

Barbados gains independence: Barbados officially became an independent nation, ending British colonial rule and establishing its own government and national identity.

1995

Operation Desert Storm concludes: U.S. President Bill Clinton formally announced the end of the Gulf War’s combat operations, following the successful liberation of Kuwait from Iraqi occupation.

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