The month of February has a reputation for being short, but history rarely treats it that way. Over the centuries, the second month of the year has seen some incredible events, from revolutions to empires bargaining over borders and even disasters that have stunned the world.
Entire countries have become independent in February, and the landscape of the globe has been entirely defined by many singular moments. So, what are some of the biggest historical events to unfold in Saint Valentine’s month? Click on to find out.