February 15 has been a noteworthy date in history with events ranging from significant legal reforms, like the law allowing female attorneys to argue before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1879, to tragic incidents, such as the explosion of USS Maine in 1898 and the crash of a plane carrying the U.S. figure skating team in 1961. Recent events include a $73 million settlement in the Sandy Hook shooting case, underscoring ongoing gun violence concerns. Birthdays include celebrated figures across various fields, highlighting cultural contributions over the ages.
On Feb. 15, 2005, defrocked priest Paul Shanley was sentenced in Boston to 12 to 15 years in prison on child rape charges.
February 15 marks significant historical events, including the explosion of USS Maine in 1898 which escalated tensions leading up to the Spanish-American War.
In 2022, families of Sandy Hook victims reached a significant $73 million settlement against Remington Arms, highlighting ongoing issues surrounding gun violence in America.
On this day in 1933, President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt survived an assassination attempt, while the gunman was later executed.
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