February 27, 1701 The Swedish army led by King Carol XII attacks Poland after Poland joins an alliance with Russia and Denmark against Sweden.

February 28, 1991 A ceasefire is announced in Kuwait. Allied and Iraqi forces suspend their attacks as Iraq pledges to accept all United Nations resolutions concerning Kuwait.

March 1, 1949 The Indonesian National Army manages to occupy Yogyakarta, which is under the control of the Dutch for six hou