February 19

Tuesday 19, 2002:

NASA's Mars Odyssey space probe begins to map the surface of Mars using its thermal emission imaging system.

Wednesday 19, 1986:

After waiting 37 years, the United States Senate approves a treaty outlawing genocide.

Friday 19, 1943:

World War II: Battle of the Kasserine Pass in Tunisia begins.

Tuesday 19, 1878:

The phonograph is patented by Thomas Edison.

Thursday 19, 1807:

In Alabama, Former Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr is arrested for treason.

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