February 23, 2016

February 23rd in History P2


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On February 23rd in 1969 - Pres. Nixon approved the bombing of Cambodia.

On February 23rd in 1979 - The US EPA approved ARCO Petroleum’s petition for the use of MTBE as a 2-5% blend in gasoline to boost octane .

On February 23rd in 1985 - US Senate confirmed Edwin Meese III as attorney general.

On February 23rd in 1988 - President Reagan named William L. Ball III to succeed James H. Webb Jr. as Navy Secretary.

On February 23rd in 1989 - The US Senate Armed Services Committee voted against recommending the nomination of John Tower to become secretary of defense.

On February 23rd in 1991 - President Bush announced that the allied ground offensive against Iraqi forces had begun. Because of the time difference, it was already the early morning of February 24th in the Persian Gulf.

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