February 22 in history: New Zealand earthquake, Ukrainian President impeached, and more

Updated: Feb 22, 2021, 08:54 AM(IST)

 Alaska-Canada boundary established, beginning of the People Power Revolution in the Philippines, and more — here's what happened on this day in history

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1825

Russia & Britain establish Alaska-Canada boundary

(Photograph:WION)

1948

Czechoslovakia becomes a communist state following a coup d'etat

(Photograph:WION)

1986

The People Power Revolution begins in the Philippines

(Photograph:WION)

2011

New Zealand: 185 people are killed during an earthquake in Christchurch

(Photograph:WION)

2014

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych is impeached

(Photograph:WION)

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