February 14
Monday 14, 2000:
The spacecraft NEAR Shoemaker entered orbit around asteroid 433 Eros, the first spacecraft to orbit an asteroid.
Tuesday 14, 1989:
The first of 24 satellites of the Global Positioning System is placed into orbit.
Thursday 14, 1980:
Walter Cronkite announces his retirement from CBS Evening News.
Monday 14, 1944:
World War II: Anti-Japanese revolt on Java.
Sunday 14, 1779:
James Cook is killed by the natives of the Sandwich Islands.
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