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On this day - 12 February

Historical items of interest as featured in the papers of the day.

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Einstein warns against use of hydrogen bomb

Daily Worker 12/02/1950

Einstein was a well-known German scientist, specialising in theoretical physics. He won the 1921 Nobel Prize for Physics and made numerous contributions to the way we now understand the world.

Einstein spoke out publicly on a TV feature on February 12th 1950 to make his feelings about the hydrogen bomb well known. He deemed the United States to be fueling the arms race despite its initial inception as a preventative strategy.

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Clinton acquitted in impeachment trial

Morning Star 12/02/1999
US President Bill Clinton was impeached for lying under oath and obstruction of justice. The senate had been voting behind closed doors to come to an outcome. 67 guilty votes would have been required for a conviction on either charge. Only 45 guilty votes were cast for the perjury charge and 50 for the obstruction of justice charge. On February 12th 1999 Clinton was acquitted of both charges.

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