February 1898
Monday 07:
Emile Zola is brought to trial for libel for publishing J'Accuse.
Tuesday 15:
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.
Wednesday 23:
Émile Zola is imprisoned in France after writing "J'accuse", a letter accusing the French government of anti-Semitism and wrongfully placing Captain Alfred Dreyfus in jail.
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