February 5, 2017

February 5th in History III


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On February 5th in 1870 1st motion picture shown to a theater audience, Philadelphia

On February 5th in 1881 Phoenix, Az incorporates

On February 5th in 1885 King Leopold II of Belgium establishes the Congo as a personal colonial possession

On February 5th in 1887 Snow falls on San Francisco

On February 5th in 1900 The United States and the United Kingdom sign treaty for Panama Canal

On February 5th in 1901 Pierpont Morgan forms US Steel Corp

On February 5th in 1904 American occupation of Cuba ends

On February 5th in 1916 Enrico Caruso recorded "O Solo Mio" for the Victor Talking Machine Co

On February 5th in 1917 Congress overrides Wilson's veto, curtailing Asian immigration

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