"On Feb. 28, 2013, Benedict XVI became the first pope in 600 years to resign, ending an eight-year pontificate. (Benedict was succeeded the following month by Pope Francis.)"
"In 1953, Francis H.C. Crick announced that he and fellow scientist James D. Watson had discovered the double-helix structure of DNA."
"In 1983, the final episode of the television series M*A*S*H aired; nearly 106 million viewers saw the finale, which remains the most-watched episode of any U.S. television series to date."
"In 1993, a gun battle erupted at a religious compound near Waco, Texas, when Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agents tried to arrest Branch Davidian leader David Koresh for stockpiling illegal weapons; four agents and six Davidians were killed as a 51-day standoff began."
February 28 has witnessed numerous pivotal historical moments. In 2013, Pope Benedict XVI became the first pope in 600 years to resign, ending his eight-year pontificate and paving the way for Pope Francis. The date also marks the 1953 announcement of DNA's double-helix structure discovery by Francis Crick and James Watson. Tragic events include the 1844 USS Princeton gun explosion killing multiple officials, the 1975 London Underground train crash at Moorgate station killing 43 people, and the 2023 Greek train collision killing 57 people. Cultural milestones include M*A*S*H's 1983 finale watched by nearly 106 million viewers, remaining television's most-watched episode. Political events include Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme's 1986 assassination and the 1993 Waco siege beginning.
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