On this day in history

February 23

American

1945Marines raise the flag on Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima, in the most reproduced photograph of the war.

Marines raise the flag on Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima, in the most reproduced photograph of the war.

1836Mexican troops begin the siege of the Alamo in San Antonio.

Mexican troops begin the siege of the Alamo in San Antonio.

1991The coalition ground offensive begins against Iraq, and the Gulf War land campaign is over in 100 hours.

The coalition ground offensive begins against Iraq, and the Gulf War land campaign is over in 100 hours.

303Emperor Diocletian orders the destruction of churches, opening the Great Persecution of Christians.

Emperor Diocletian orders the destruction of churches, opening the Great Persecution of Christians.

1905Rotary International is founded in Chicago, growing into a global service organization.

Rotary International is founded in Chicago, growing into a global service organization.