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.