February 5th in History

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On February 5th in 1597 A group of early Japanese Christians are killed by the new government of Japan for being seen as a threat to Japanese society.

On February 5th in 1631 Rhode Island, founder, Roger Williams arrives in Boston from England

On February 5th in 1644 1st US livestock branding law passed, by Connecticut

On February 5th in 1663 Charlevoix Earthquake in Quebec, felt strongly in New England

On February 5th in 1679 German emperor Leopold I signs peace with France

On February 5th in 1736 Methodists John & Charles Wesley arrive in Savannah, Georgia

On February 5th in 1777 Georgia becomes 1st US state to abolish both entail & primogeniture

On February 5th in 1778 Articles of Confederation ratified by 1st state, South Carolina

On February 5th in 1783 Sweden recognizes US independence

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