February 23rd in History Part I

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On February 23rd in 1540 Francisco Vázquez de Coronado's expedition sets off from Mexico in search of the 7 cities of Cibola

On February 23rd in 1574 France begins 5th "holy war" against Huguenots

On February 23rd in 1778 Baron von Steuben joins Continental Army at Valley Forge

On February 23rd in 1792 Humane Society of Massachusetts incorporated (life-saving stations for distressed mariners)

On February 23rd in 1813 1st US raw cotton-to-cloth mill founded in Waltham, Mass

On February 23rd in 1821 College of Apothecaries organized in Phil; 1st US pharmacy college

On February 23rd in 1822 Boston, Massachusetts, is incorporated as a city

On February 23rd in 1836 Alamo besieged for 13 days until 6th March by Mexican army under General Santa Anna; entire garrison eventually killed

On February 23rd in 1847 Battle of Buena Vista Mexico; Zachary Taylor defeats Mexicans

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