February 27, 2017

February 27th in History Part I


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On February 27th in 1557 1st Russian Embassy arrives in London

On February 27th in 1776 Patriots defeated the North Carolina Loyalists at Moores Creek Bridge

On February 27th in 1801 Washington, D.C. placed under Congressional jurisdiction

On February 27th in 1813 1st federal vaccination legislation enacted

On February 27th in 1813 US Congress authorizes use of steamboats to transport mail

On February 27th in 1827 1st Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans

On February 27th in 1860 Abraham Lincoln makes a speech at Cooper Union in the city of New York that is largely responsible for his election to the Presidency.

On February 27th in 1861 Russians shoot at Poles protesting Russian rule of Poland in Castle Square, Warsaw

On February 27th in 1861 US Congress authorizes 1st stamped newspaper wrappers for mailing

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