What happend on 23rd February

22.02
24.02
1945

World War II: The capital of the Philippines, Manila, is liberated by American forces.

1945

Early in the Battle of Iwo Jima, a group of United States Marines reach the top of Mount Surabachi on the island and are photographed raising the American flag. The photo would later win a Pulitzer Prize.

1940

The animated movie Pinocchio is released.

1940

World War II: Soviet Union troops conquer Lasi Island.

1934

Léopold III becomes King of Belgium.

1927

The Federal Radio Commission (later renamed the Federal Communications Commission) begins to regulate the use of radio frequencies.

1919

Benito Mussolini forms the Fascist Party in Italy.

1909

The Silver Dart makes the first powered flight in Canada and the British Empire.

1905

Chicago, Illinois attorney Paul Harris and three other businessmen meet for lunch to form the Rotary Club, the world's first service club.

1904

For $10 million the United States gains control of the Panama Canal Zone.