The Sino-Vietnamese War begins.
14 February 1899
Voting machines are approved by the U.S. Congress for use in federal elections.
12 February 2004
The city of San Francisco begins issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples in response to a directive from Mayor Gavin Newsom. The recognition of same-sex…
11 February 1979
The Iranian Revolution establishes an Islamic theocracy under the leadership of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
10 February 2009
The communications satellites Iridium 33 and Kosmos 2251 collide in orbit, destroying both.