February 16, 1959
May 12, 2025•45 min•Season 5Ep. 233
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Episode description
Today's famous date is one that made headlines around the world on February 16, 1959. It was the day Fidel Castro became leader of Cuba. Yes, it was a big deal at the time, but nobody had any idea that it was something that would end up lasting for many decades. What else was making headlines on such a significant day?
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