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19 February

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Contemporary era

1945

Iwo Jima landing

On 19 February 1945, US Marines landed on the island of Iwo Jima, scene of a fierce battle.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1473

Birth of Copernicus

On 19 February 1473, Nicolaus Copernicus was born, who would place the Sun at the centre of the world.

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Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus (Torun, c. 1580)
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Antiquity

197

Battle of Lugdunum

On 19 February 197, Septimius Severus crushed Clodius Albinus near Lyon, one of the largest Roman battles.

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