On the night of February 15, 1898, a massive explosion rocked the USS Maine, a U.S. Navy battleship anchored in Havana Harbor, Cuba. The blast tore through the vessel, killing 266 American sailors and plunging the nation into mourning. The mysterious destruction of the Maine became the catalyst for the Spanish-American War, fueling tensions between …
On February 15, 1965, Canada officially raised its now-iconic red-and-white maple leaf flag for the first time, marking a historic moment in the nation’s identity. Before this, Canada had used variations of the British Red Ensign, which included the Union Jack, symbolizing its colonial ties to the United Kingdom. However, as Canada grew into a …
