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The start of the month of February has occurred.
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On this day, the battleship USS Maine explodes and sinks from unknown origin in the Havana Harbor. This explosion kills 260 crew members. This was the immediate cause to the Spanish-American war.
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On this day, the president of the United States, McKinley asks for declaration of war with Spain.
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The first Philippine expeditionary troops sail from San Francisco, United States.
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On this day, United States Marines Land in Cuba Due to the Spanish-American War taking place.
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On July, 1 1898 The Battle of San Juan Hill occurred between the United States and Spain.
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On this day, the Battle of Santiago de Cuba occurred between the United States and Spain.
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On this day,
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On this day, Spain formally agrees with the United States to a peace protocol. The terms of the United States on the Protocol include the cession of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
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On this day, the Armistice ends the Spanish-American war.