February 23, 1868- African American leader and educator W.E.B. Du Bois was born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. February 24, 1582- Pope Gregory XIII fixed a mistake on the Julian calender by taking away 10 days so that after October 4th came October 15th. February 25, 1945- During WWII, Turkey declares war on Germany. February 26, 1994- Political foes of the Russian President Boris Yeltsin were freed by the new Russian Parliament. February 27, 1950- The 22 Amendment to the Constitution was ratified that stated the President was limited to 2 terms and 10 years in office. February 28, 1986- Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was assassinated in Stockholm after leaving a movie theater. February 29,
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