75 years ago today on February 27, 1951.
The U.S. limits presidents to TWO terms.
No dynasties. No forever rule.
Just eight years max.
Smart move?
That was sick.
#trump
107 years ago today on February 26, 1919.
The Grand Canyon becomes a national park.
Protecting one of the most insane natural wonders on Earth.
That was sick.
62 years ago today on February 25, 1964.
22-year-old Cassius Clay shocks the world and defeats Sonny Liston for the heavyweight title.
7-1 underdog now known as Muhammad Ali does the impossible.
That was sick.
81 years ago today on February 24, 1945.
2,146 prisoners were hours from execution in the Philippines.
500 American paratroopers dropped from the sky and rescued every single one in 45 minutes.
Not one prisoner died at the Raid on Los Baños.
That was sick.
46 years ago today on February 22, 1980.
One of the biggest underdogs of all time USA Hockey beat the Soviet Union 4–3 at the Winter Olympics to advance to the finals.
Imagine watching college kids take down the greatest hockey team on Earth…
That was sick.
140 years ago today on February 21, 1885.
The Washington Monument dedication ceremony happened ✏️
Imagine seeing the tallest structure on Earth in the 1800s…
That was sick.
148 years ago today on February 19, 1878.
Humans recorded sound for the first time.
Imagine hearing your own voice played back in 1878…
Thomas Edison probably said:
“What the fuck was that?”
That was sick.
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