February 15

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.

Wednesday 15, 1989:

Soviet Union invasion of Afghanistan: The Soviet Union officially announces that all of its troops had left Afghanistan.

Tuesday 15, 1944:

World War II: Assault on Monte Cassino, Italy begins.

Tuesday 15, 1898:

Spanish-American War: The USS Maine explodes and sinks in Havana Harbor, Cuba for then unknown reasons killing more than 260. This event leads the United States to declare war on Spain.

Saturday 15, 1862:

American Civil War: General Ulysses S. Grant attacks Fort Donelson, Tennessee.