February 15

Tuesday 15, 2000:

Indian Point II nuclear power plant in New York vents a small amount of radioactive steam when a steam generator fails.

Wednesday 15, 1995:

Hacking: Kevin Mitnick is arrested by the FBI and charged with breaking into some of the United States' most "secure" computer systems.

Friday 15, 1980:

Television One and Television Two (formerly South Pacific Television) under the newly formed Television New Zealand goes to air for the first time

Sunday 15, 1852:

Great Ormond St Hospital for Sick Children, London, admits first patient.

Monday 15, 399:

The philosopher Socrates is sentenced to death.

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