Today in History: February 27th

Today in History: February 27th

Today marks the 58th day of the year, with 307 days remaining. On this day in history, significant events took place. In 1973, the American Indian Movement occupied Wounded Knee in South Dakota. The Reichstag in Germany was set on fire in 1933, leading to the suspension of civil liberties. The Battle of the Java Sea began in 1942 during World War II. The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, limiting a president to two terms, was ratified in 1951. President Nixon and Premier Zhou Enlai issued the Shanghai Communique in 1972. Operation Desert Storm concluded in 1991, with Kuwait liberated. Ireland legalized divorce in 1997, becoming one of the last countries to do so. A devastating earthquake hit Chile in 2010, causing significant damage. In 2022, tensions escalated as Russian President Putin ordered nuclear forces on high alert, while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy agreed to talks with Moscow amidst Russian troops advancing into Ukraine.