Top 5 Historical Events on February 3rd | Today in History
1451 - Sultan Mehmed II Inherits the Ottoman Empire: We start our journey in the heart of the Ottoman Empire, where Sultan Mehmed II, also known as the Conqueror, ascended to the throne, marking the beginning of a new era.
1488 - Bartolomeu Dias Lands in South Africa: Next, we sail with Bartolomeu Dias and his crew, who became the first Europeans to set foot on South African soil at Mossel Bay, opening a new chapter in world exploration.
1783 - Spain Recognizes US Independence: We then move to the political arena where, in 1783, Spain acknowledged the independence of the United States, a significant milestone in the formation of the nation.
1863 - Samuel Clemens Becomes Mark Twain: Our journey takes us next to Virginia City, where Samuel Clemens first used the pen name Mark Twain in a local newspaper, marking the birth of an iconic American author.
1959 - The Day the Music Died: Lastly, we pay tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and “The Big Bopper”, who tragically lost their lives in a plane crash, a day now known as ‘The Day the Music Died'.
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