Seeds of Fire: A People’s Chronology

Recalling events that happened on this day in history.
Memories of struggle, resistance and persistence.

Compiled by Ulli Diemer

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February 29, 1980
51-year-old hockey player Gordie Howe scores his 800th NHL goal. He retires at the end of the season, aged 52, having scored 975 major league goals in regular-season play in the NHL and WHA, plus another 96 playoff goals.
Related Topics: Hockey
February 29, 2004
Jean-Bertrand Aristide is ousted as President of Haiti after a coup.
Related Topics: Coups – Haiti


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