Turkey recap

Turkey recap

This Day In Turkey

This Day In Turkey: February

Emily Rice Johnson's avatar
Emily Rice Johnson
Jan 28, 2026
∙ Paid
Istanbul by ferry in February 2024. © Emily Rice Johnson

1 February

1935

  • The Hagia Sophia was opened to the public as a museum.

1944

  • A series of powerful earthquakes struck the provinces of Gerede, Bolu, and Çankırı, resulting in the death of 4,611 people.

1963

  • A mid-air collision occurred over Ankara, where two airplanes crashed into the Ulus district of the…

This post is for subscribers in the News tracking tools plan

Already in the News tracking tools plan? Sign in
© 2026 Turkey Recap Medya Ajans Hizmet ve Tic. Ltd. Şti. · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture