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16 February

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1959

Castro becomes premier of Cuba

On 16 February 1959, Fidel Castro became premier of Cuba after the triumph of the revolution.

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1923

Opening of Tutankhamun's tomb

On 16 February 1923, Howard Carter opened the sealed burial chamber of the pharaoh Tutankhamun.

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1804

Decatur's raid at Tripoli

On 16 February 1804, Lieutenant Stephen Decatur burned the captured frigate Philadelphia in Tripoli harbour.

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