February 3, 2017

February 3rd in History


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On February 3rd in 1690 1st paper money in America issued (Massachusetts Bay Colony)

On February 3rd in 1743 Philadelphia establishes a "pesthouse" to quarantine immigrants

On February 3rd in 1752 Dutch States-General forbids export of windmills

On February 3rd in 1783 Spain recognizes US independence

On February 3rd in 1807 A British military force, under Brig-Gen. Sir Samuel Auchmuty captures the city of Montevideo, then part of the Spanish Empire now capital of Uruguay.

On February 3rd in 1809 Territory of Illinois organizes (including present-day Wisconsin)

On February 3rd in 1815 World's first commercial cheese factory established, in Switzerland

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