First Anglo-Burmese War: The British officially declare war on Burma.
4 March 1970
French submarine Eurydice explodes underwater, resulting in the loss of the entire 57-man crew.
26 February 1919
President Woodrow Wilson signs an act of Congress establishing the Grand Canyon National Park.
25 February 1939
As part of British air raid precautions, the first of 2?1?2 million Anderson shelters is constructed in a garden in Islington, north London
24 February 1821
Final stage of the Mexican War of Independence from Spain with Plan of Iguala.