2 Minute History February 5th

February 5th is marked by significant historical events, including the successful Apollo 14 Moon landing in 1971, which contributed to lunar exploration. In 2003, Colin Powell's UN speech argued for the Iraq War, later scrutinized for its evidence. The founding of United Artists in 1919 by film icons revolutionized Hollywood's studio system. In 1885, King Leopold II established the Congo Free State, a period infamous for colonial atrocities. Gamel Abdel Nasser became the first president of the United Arab Republic in 1958, highlighting his influence in Arab nationalism.