February 16

    What happened on February 16 in history

    3 events fall on February 16, from 1923 to 2005. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on February 16

    1. 1923

      Tutankhamun's burial chamber is opened

      Howard Carter breaks through to the sealed room in the Valley of the Kings.

      Read about Ford Model T Assembly Line, DearbornPlay the 20th century round

    2. 1959

      Fidel Castro becomes prime minister of Cuba

      Six weeks after Batista's flight he takes formal charge of government.

      Read about Construction of the Berlin WallPlay the 20th century round

    3. 2005

      The Kyoto Protocol takes effect

      The first binding treaty on greenhouse gas emissions comes into force.

      Read about Burj Khalifa and Dubai Skyline Under Construction

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