February 23, 1660

Charles XI became the king of Sweden.

February 22, 1630

Quadequine introduced popcorn to English colonists at their first Thanksgiving dinner.

February 21, 1858

The first electric burglar alarm was installed in Boston, MA.

February 20, 1792

U.S. President George Washington signed the Postal Service Act thereby creating the U.S. Post Office.



February 19, 1807

Former U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr was arrested in Alabama. He was later tried and acquitted on charges of treason.

February 18, 1564

The artist Michelanglelo died in Rome.

February 17, 1876

Julius Wolff was credited with being the first to can sardines.

February 16, 1918

Lithuania proclaimed its independence.

February 15, 1758

Mustard was advertised for the first time in America.

February 14, 1929

The "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" took place in Chicago, IL. Seven gangsters who were rivals of Al Capone were killed.

February 13, 1542

Catherine Howard was executed for adultery. She was the fifth wife of England's King Henry VIII.

February 12, 1554

Lady Jane Grey was beheaded after being charged with treason. She had claimed the throne of England for only nine days.

 

February 11, 1990

Nelson Mandela was freed after 27 years in captivity.

February 10, 1763

The Treaty of Paris ended the French and Indian War. In the treaty France ceded Canada to England.



February 9, 1895

Volley Ball was invented by W.G. Morgan.

February 8, 1861

The Confederate States of America was formed.

February 7, 1795

The 11th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified.

February 6, 1911

The first old-age home for pioneers opened in Prescott, AZ.

February 5, 1931

Maxine Dunlap became the first woman licensed as a glider pilot.


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February 4, 1789

Electors unanimously chose George Washington to be the first president of the United States.

February 3, 1869

Edwin Booth opened his new theatre in New York City. The first production was "Romeo and Juliet".

February 2, 1863

Samuel Langhorne Clemens used a pseudonym for the first time. He is better remembered by the pseudonym which is Mark Twain.

February 1, 1788

Isaac Briggs and William Longstreet patented the steamboat.