February 3, 2017

February 3rd in History III


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On February 3rd in 1865 Hampton Roads Peace Conference, Lincoln & Stephens reach an impasse

On February 3rd in 1870 US state of Iowa ratifies the 15th Amendment of the United States Constitution allowing suffrage for all races & colour

On February 3rd in 1876 Albert Spalding with $800 starts sporting goods co, manufacturing 1st official baseball, tennis ball, basketball, golf ball, & football

On February 3rd in 1882 Circus owner PT Barnum buys his world famous elephant Jumbo

On February 3rd in 1887 To avoid disputed national elections, the US Congress creates Electoral Count Act

On February 3rd in 1894 1st US steel sailing vessel, Dirigo, launched at Bath, Maine

On February 3rd in 1900 Rival forces fight for control of the Union Park ball grounds in Balt

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