March 2, 2017

March 2nd in History Part IV


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On March 2nd in 1867 US Congress creates the Department of Education

On March 2nd in 1867 Jesse James gang robs bank in Savannah Missouri, 1 dead

On March 2nd in 1868 University of Illinois opens

On March 2nd in 1872 Louis Riel goes into voluntary exile in St. Paul, Minnesota

On March 2nd in 1874 Baseball batter's box is officially adopted

On March 2nd in 1877 Rutherford B. Hayes (R) declared president despite Samuel J. Tilden (D) winning the popular vote, but is 1 electoral vote shy of victory

On March 2nd in 1887 American Trotting Association organized in Detroit

On March 2nd in 1888 The Convention of Constantinople is signed, guaranteeing free maritime passage through the Suez Canal during war and peace.

On March 2nd in 1889 Kansas passes 1st US antitrust

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