February 9 in US History

On February 9th in US History

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On February 9th in 1775 - English Parliament declared the Massachusetts colony was in rebellion.

On February 9th in 1776 - Joseph Bloomfield became captain of the third New Jersey Regiment of Foot in the Continental Army. He later became Governor of New Jersey.

On February 9th in 1778 - Rhode Island became the fourth state to ratify the Articles of Confederation.

On February 9th in 1788 - Connecticut became the 5th state to join the United States.

On February 9th in 1793 - Jean Pierre Blanchard made the first balloon flight in North America. The event was witnessed by U.S. President George Washington.

On February 9th in 1799 - The U.S. Congress contracted with Simeon North, of Berlin, CT, for 500 horse pistols at the price of $6.50 each.

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