February 4th in History Part III

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On February 4th in 1864 Skirmish at Big Black River Bridge, Mississippi

On February 4th in 1865 Hawaiian Board of Education formed

On February 4th in 1880 The Black donnelly massacre in Biddulph Township, Ontario, Canada. James (63), Johannah (56), John (32), Thomas (25) and Bridget (21) Donnelly are murdered in their home by members of the Vigilance Committee

On February 4th in 1887 Interstate Commerce Act authorizes federal regulation of railroads

On February 4th in 1895 1st rolling lift bridge opens, Chicago

On February 4th in 1899 The Philippine-American War begins with fighting between American and Philippine revolutionary forces

On February 4th in 1914 US Congress approves Burnett-anti-immigration law

On February 4th in 1915 Experiments to find cause of pellagra begin at Miss Penitentiary

On February 4th in 1920 1st flight from London to South Africa takes-off (lasts 1½ months)

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