Feb. 2, largest train station in the world “Grand Central Station” opened in New York

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1848 – The Treaty of Guadeloupe Hidalgo formally ends the Mexican War.

1878- Greece declares war on the Ottoman state in solidarity with the Russian Empire.

1913- The largest train station in the world “Grand Central Station” opened in New York.

1920 – Tartu Peace Treaty signed between Russia and Estonia.

1921 -Demonstrations across Germany in protest against war reparations.

1933- German Chancellor Adolf Hitler decides to dissolve parliament two days after taking office.

1989- The last Soviet troops leave the Afghan capital of Kabul.

2007 – Four hurricanes hit the American state of Florida claiming the lives of 7 people.

Born Today:

1926 – Former French President Valery Giscard d’Estaing.

Passed away :

1907 – Russian Chemist Dmitri Mendeleev.

1970- British Philosopher, writer and mathematician Bertrand Russell.

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