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February 28th, 1953:

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In Britain, scientists say they've found the double-helix structure of DNA, the molecule that contains the human genes.

Years later, Francis Crick describes the discovery that he and fellow scientist James Watson made:

(SOT of Crick)

1993:

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Start of an armed standoff at the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas.

Federal agents try to arrest religious leader David Koresh (kur-ESH) for stockpiling guns and explosives.

That sparks a shootout which kills four agents and six of Koresh's Davidian followers.

The standoff ends 51 days later, when the compound burns to the ground --- killing nearly 80 people.

1986:

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Sweden's Prime Minister Olof Palme is shot to death in central Stockholm.

His murder remains unsolved.

And, 1983:

(AP Photos)

(NAT from "New Year's Day")

Rock group U2 releases its "War" album.

Among the tracks: "New Year's Day", and "Sunday Bloody Sunday."

Today in History, February 28th --- ___ ___, The Associated Press.

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