2 Minute History February 7th

February 7th is notable for significant historical events, including the signing of the Maastricht Treaty in 1992, which laid the groundwork for the European Union. In 1964, The Beatles arrived in America, initiating the "British Invasion" of music. The Great Baltimore Fire of 1904 led to enhanced safety standards in the US. Joe Kittinger's 1984 solo transatlantic balloon flight demonstrated aviation innovation. The 1812 New Madrid earthquake reshaped the central US landscape, marking a major geological event.