February 1904

Sunday 07:

A fire in Baltimore, Maryland destroys over 1,500 buildings in 30 hours.

Monday 08:

Battle of Port Arthur: A surprise torpedo attack by the Japanese at Port Arthur, China starts the Russo-Japanese War.

Monday 22:

UK recognises the South Orkney Islands as part of Argentina, in 1908 claims them again.

Tuesday 23:

For $10 million the United States gains control of the Panama Canal Zone.