Feb 28 2025 5 mins
On this day, history witnessed moments that shaped both global politics and popular culture. From the still-unsolved assassination of pacifist Swedish leader Olof Palme in 1986, to Saddam Hussein accepting defeat in the Persian Gulf War, to M*A*S*H's finale drawing an unprecedented 106 million viewers, we explore how leadership, conflict, and entertainment intersect to create watershed moments that continue to resonate.