February 22nd in History Part IV

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Part IV

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On February 22nd in 1888 John Reid of Scotland demonstrates golf to Americans (Yonkers NY)

On February 22nd in 1889 US President Cleveland signs bill to admit Dakotas, Montana & Washington state to the union

On February 22nd in 1898 Black postmaster lynched, his wife & 3 daughters shot in Lake City SC

On February 22nd in 1900 Hawaii became a US territory

On February 22nd in 1903 Due to drought the US side of Niagara Falls runs short of water

On February 22nd in 1904 The United Kingdom sells a meteorological station on the South Orkney Islands to Argentina; the islands are subsequently claimed by the United Kingdom in 1908.

On February 22nd in 1904 The Hague Tribunal gives its decision in claims against Venezuela; it sets the sum to be paid by Venezuela and gives preferential treatment to the three powers that initiated the block - Britain, Germany, and Italy

On February 22nd in 1906 Black evangelist William J Seymour arrives in LA Calif

On February 22nd in 1907 1st cabs with taxi meters begin operating in London

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