February 28: on this day in history

Historical events

1. 202 BCLiu Bang ascended the throne as emperor of China, beginning four centuries of Han dynasty rule.
2. 1638The document known as the National Covenant was signed in Edinburgh, Scotland.
3. 1959The American satellite Discoverer 1, the first craft intended for polar orbit, was launched but failed to reach orbit.
4. 1990Space Shuttle Atlantis was launched on mission STS-36.
5. 2013Pope Benedict XVI stepped down, becoming the first pope in about 600 years to resign voluntarily.

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