February 25, 1986 President Ferdinand E. Marcos flees the Philippines after 20 years of rule in the wake of a tainted election. Corazon Aquino assumes the presidency. Marcos is accused of accumulating billions of dollars during his rule. The Marcoses flee to Hawaii and Imelda Marcos leaves behind her 5,400 shoes.

February 26 1991: Allied troops take control of Kuwait after a 100-hour ground war. Iraqi President Saddam Hussein announces on Bagh