February 3rd in History VII

On February 3rd in History 
Part VII

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On February 3rd in 1947 1st black reporter in US Congressional press gallery (Percival Prattis) admitted to the House and Senate press gallery in Washington, DC. He worked for "Our World" in New York City

On February 3rd in 1950 Nuclear physicist Klaus Fuchs arrested on spying charges

On February 3rd in 1956 Autherine Lucy admitted to University of Alabama, suspended 2/7 after a riot

On February 3rd in 1959 American Airlines Electra crashes in NY's East River, killing 65

On February 3rd in 1959 "The Day the Music Died" plane crash kills musicians Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, J. P. Richardson and pilot near Clear Lake Iowa.

On February 3rd in 1961 6th largest snowfall in NYC history (17.4" (44.2cm))

On February 3rd in 1962 US President John F. Kennedy bans all trade with Cuba except for food & drugs

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