The USS Maine, Media Panic, and When History Got It Wrong

February 15th is the day something goes wrong — and everyone immediately decides why.
In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, host Amy explores the strange, chaotic, and world-altering events tied to February 15th. From the explosion of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor — an event that sparked a war before the facts were known — to the moment Canada quietly redefined its national identity with the raising of the maple leaf flag, this date proves that reactions often matter more than reality.
You’ll also hear how February 15ths during the Cold War became days of anxious waiting, when one explosion, malfunction, or misinterpretation could have triggered global catastrophe.
Blending dark humor, media history, political overreaction, Cold War paranoia, and eerie calendar coincidences, this episode reveals why history doesn’t need certainty to change the world — it just needs momentum.
If you love strange history, political scandals, media manipulation, Cold War stories, hidden moments, and darkly funny storytelling, this episode belongs in your queue.
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