19 February, 1915 – British and French warship attacks on the Turkish forts begin

British and French warships begin their attacks on the Turkish forts at the mouth of the Dardenelles, in an abortive expedition to seize the straits of Gallipoli.

20 February, 1809 – The US Supremacy Clause is passed

The US Supreme Court rules that the power of the federal government is greater than any individual state in the Union.

21 February, 1965 – Malcolm X assassinated

In New York City, Malcolm X, an African American nationalist and religious leader, is assassinated while addressing his Organisation of Afro-American Unity at the Audubon Ballroom in Washington Heights.

22 February, 1980 – US hockey team beats the Soviets in the "Miracle on Ice"

The underdog US hockey team, made up of college players, defeats the four-time defending gold-medal winning Soviet team at the XIII Olympic Winter Games.

23 February, 1854 – Great Britain officially recognises the independence of the Orange Free State

Orange Free State, was officially recognised and built a successful republic, which was recognised by many Western European nations including Great Britain.

24 February, 1916 – A film version of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea opens in New York

The very first motion picture filmed underwater, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, a 1916 silent film adaptation of Jules Vernes' novel of the same name, opens in New York.

25 February, 1964 – Young Muhammad Ali knocks out Sonny Liston for first world title

22-year-old Cassius Clay shocks the odds-makers by dethroning world heavyweight boxing champ Sonny Liston in a seventh-round technical knockout.