Amazing Historical Events That Occurred on February 23rd #shorts

This February 23rd, let's take a look at some amazing historical events that made their mark on this day in history! 🗓️

On this day in 1455, Johannes Gutenberg printed his first Bible. This marked the beginning of the invention of the printing press and the spread of knowledge in the Western world. 📚

In 1782, engineer James Watt received a patent for a rotary motion for the steam engine. His invention went on to become a major force in the industrial revolution. 🔥

1813 saw the founding of the first US raw cotton-to-cloth mill in Waltham, Massachusetts. This was a major breakthrough in the production of textiles. 🧵

On February 23rd in 1836, the Alamo was besieged for 13 days by the Mexican army under General Santa Anna. This event was a major turning point in the Texas revolution. 🇲🇽

Finally, in 1945, US Marines raised the American flag on top of Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima. This event was a major symbol of the victory of the allies in WWII. 🇺🇸

So on this day, February 23rd, let's take a look back at some amazing historical events that have shaped the world we live in today! 🌎