On February 7th in History
Part II
Part II
On February 7th in 1856 The colonial Tasmanian Parliament passes the first piece of legislation (the Electoral Act of 1856) anywhere in the world providing for elections by way of a secret ballot.
On February 7th in 1863 HMS Orpheus sinks off the coast of Auckland, New Zealand, killing 189
On February 7th in 1864 Federal troops occupy Jacksonville, Florida
On February 7th in 1872 Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College opens
On February 7th in 1876 Pres Grant's private-secretary Orville acquitted in Whiskey Ring
On February 7th in 1877 1st Guernsey Cattle Club organizes (NYC)
On February 7th in 1881 Battle at Ingogo, Transvaal: Boers beat superior British forces
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