Today's famous date is one that made headlines around the world on February 16, 1959. It was the day Fidel Castro became leader of Cuba. Yes, it was a big deal at the time, but nobody had any idea that it was something that would end up lasting for many decades. What else was making headlines on such a significant day?SOURCESSee Additional History Facebook group for a list of all sources used in this episode.

Today's famous date is one that made headlines around the world on February 16, 1959. It was the day Fidel Castro became leader of Cuba. Yes, it was a big deal at the time, but nobody had any idea that it was something that would end up lasting for many decades. What else was making headlines on such a significant day? SOURCES See Additional History Facebook group for a list of all sources used in this episode.

February 16, 1959

"Titanic Sinks!" "Man Walks on Moon!" "Pearl Harbor Bombed!" We've all seen the famous newspaper headlines, but what else was making headlines on the exact same day as some of the biggest events in history? Author Tifani Clark shares forgotten stories of crime, humor, mystery, and more from historical newspapers.

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February 16, 1959

February 16, 1959