Historical moments that took place on February 16th, both in Albania and worldwide

In Albania:

• February 16, 1991: The first general strike in Albania’s history was declared, a large-scale strike that was one of the most significant of its kind, both in terms of its size and duration. It was the first of its kind in the country, marking a key moment in the country’s transition period.

Around the World:

• February 16, 1923: The tomb of the Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun was discovered by British archaeologist Howard Carter. This discovery became one of the most important in the field of archaeology, providing invaluable insight into Ancient Egypt.

• February 16, 1968: The first episode of the popular TV series “MASH” aired in the United States. The show, a comedy-drama, was set during the Korean War and followed the lives of doctors and nurses in a mobile army surgical hospital (MASH).

• February 16, 1978: In Iran, large-scale protests erupted against the regime of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, eventually leading to the Iranian Revolution and the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

• February 16, 2005: Following the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in Lebanon, mass protests broke out, demanding the withdrawal of Syrian troops from Lebanon and an end to Syria’s political influence in the country.

These events reflect some of the key historical moments that took place on February 16th, both in Albania and worldwide.

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