February 07 in history: First untethered spacewalk, mortar attack on 10 Downing Street and more

 | Updated: Feb 07, 2021, 08:19 AM IST

From the first untethered spacewalk to the mortar attack on 10 Downing Street, we've got it all covered!

Let's dive into today's history.

NASA astronauts take the first untethered spacewalk

NASA astronauts take the first untethered spacewalk.

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The IRA launches a mortar attack on 10 Downing Street during a cabinet meeting

The IRA launches a mortar attack on 10 Downing Street during a cabinet meeting.

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Maastricht Treaty signed by 12 countries to create the European Union

Maastricht Treaty signed by 12 countries to create the European Union.

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Ellen MacArthur becomes the fastest person to sail solo around the world

Ellen MacArthur becomes the fastest person to sail solo around the world.

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The Black Saturday bushfires in Australia kill 173 people

The Black Saturday bushfires in Australia kill 173 people.

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