February
February 1:
-The Supreme Court of the United States convened for the first time, in New York City. 1970
-Four black college students began a series of sit-ins at a white-only lunch counter in Woolworth’s, Greensboro, N.C. 1960
February 2:
- The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs was formed. 1976
- Nazi troops surrendered in the World War II Battle of Stalingrad. 1943
February 3:
-The 16th Amendment, establishing federal income tax, was ratified. 1913
- Rock singers, Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and Big Bopper died in a plane crash. 1959
February 4:
- Shay’s Rebellion , an uprising of Massachusetts farmers, was defeated. 1787
-The Massachusetts Supreme Court declared that gays had the right to marry. 2004
February 5:
- Mexico adopted its current constitution. 1917
- FDR proposed increasing the number of Supreme Court justices—"packing" the court. 1937
February 6:
-The popular board game Monopoly® went on sale for the first time. 1935
- Princess Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. 1952
February 7:
-The 11th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified. 1795
-The Beatles arrived in America for the first time. 1964
February 8:
- The National Weather Service was established under the U.S. Army Signal Corps. 1870
- The gas chamber was used for the first time as a method of execution on the United States.1924
February 9:
- Jefferson Davis was chosen as the president of the Confederate States of America. 1861
- Lithuanians voted overwhelmingly for independence from the Soviet Union. 1991
February 10:
-The Treaty of Paris was signed which ended the French and Indian War. 1763
- The 25th Amendment was ratified. 1967
February 11:
- Robert Fulton patented the steamboat. 1809
- Japan became the fifth country to put a satellite into orbit. 1970.
February 12:
- Chile proclaimed its independence from Spain. 1818
- The first release of American prisoners of war from the Vietnam War took place. 1973
February 13:
- France exploded the first atomic bomb. 1960
- The French judge was accused of throwing the pairs skating decision to the Russians at the Olympics. 2002
February 14:
- The League of Women Voters was founded. 1920
- Members of Al Capone’s gang killed rival gang members in the St. Valentine's Day massacre. 1929
February 15:
-Parinirvana -Nirvana Day (Buddhist), this day is celebrates and marks the death anniversary of Buddha
-1879 - Congress authorizes women lawyers to practice before Supreme Ct
February 16:
-1900 - 1st Chinese daily newspaper in US publishes (Chung Sai Yat Po-SF)
-1838-Kentucky passes a law permitting women to attend school under certain conditions
February 17:
-1963-Michael Jordan’s Birthday
-1913 - 1st minimum wage law in US takes effect (Oregon)
February 18:
-1954 - The first Church of Scientology is established in Los Angeles, California.
-Toni Morrison’s birthday (African American Nobel Peace Prize in Literature winner)
February 19:
-1856 - Tin-type camera patented by Hamilton Smith, Gambier, Ohio
-International Friendship Day
February 20:
-1929 - American Samoa organizes as territory of US
-1988- Rihanna’s Birthday
February 21:
-International Mother Language Day
-1828 - 1st American Indian newspaper in US, "Cherokee Phoenix," published
February 22:
- George Washington’s birthday (1732)
-1856 - 1st national meeting of Republican Party (Pittsburgh)
February 23:
-1836- Siege of the Alamo began
-1970 - Holy Eucharist given by women for 1st time in Roman Catholic service
February 24:
-1923 - Mass arrests in US of mafia
-1924 - Mahatma Gandhi released from jail
February 25:
-1963 - Beatles release their 1st single in US "Please Please Me"
-1811-Hiram Rhoades Revels, the first African American U.S. Senator is sworn in
February 26:
-1944 - 1st female US navy captain, Sue Dauser of nurse corps, appointed
-1869-Congress passes 15th Amendment (guarantees the right to vote, regardless of race)
February 27:
-1890 - Freddie Keppard, American jazz musician Birthday
-1827 - 1st Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans
February 28:
-1984 - 26th Grammy Awards: Michael Jackson wins 8 Grammys
-1997 - Smokers must prove they are over 18 to purchase cigarettes in US
-1933 - 1st female in cabinet: Francis Perkins appointed Secretary of Labor
February 29:
-1940 - Hattie McDaniel becomes 1st black woman to win an Oscar
-1968 - National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders reports against racism & demands aid given to black.
*The third Monday of February is also celebrated as President’s Day.
-The Supreme Court of the United States convened for the first time, in New York City. 1970
-Four black college students began a series of sit-ins at a white-only lunch counter in Woolworth’s, Greensboro, N.C. 1960
February 2:
- The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs was formed. 1976
- Nazi troops surrendered in the World War II Battle of Stalingrad. 1943
February 3:
-The 16th Amendment, establishing federal income tax, was ratified. 1913
- Rock singers, Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and Big Bopper died in a plane crash. 1959
February 4:
- Shay’s Rebellion , an uprising of Massachusetts farmers, was defeated. 1787
-The Massachusetts Supreme Court declared that gays had the right to marry. 2004
February 5:
- Mexico adopted its current constitution. 1917
- FDR proposed increasing the number of Supreme Court justices—"packing" the court. 1937
February 6:
-The popular board game Monopoly® went on sale for the first time. 1935
- Princess Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. 1952
February 7:
-The 11th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified. 1795
-The Beatles arrived in America for the first time. 1964
February 8:
- The National Weather Service was established under the U.S. Army Signal Corps. 1870
- The gas chamber was used for the first time as a method of execution on the United States.1924
February 9:
- Jefferson Davis was chosen as the president of the Confederate States of America. 1861
- Lithuanians voted overwhelmingly for independence from the Soviet Union. 1991
February 10:
-The Treaty of Paris was signed which ended the French and Indian War. 1763
- The 25th Amendment was ratified. 1967
February 11:
- Robert Fulton patented the steamboat. 1809
- Japan became the fifth country to put a satellite into orbit. 1970.
February 12:
- Chile proclaimed its independence from Spain. 1818
- The first release of American prisoners of war from the Vietnam War took place. 1973
February 13:
- France exploded the first atomic bomb. 1960
- The French judge was accused of throwing the pairs skating decision to the Russians at the Olympics. 2002
February 14:
- The League of Women Voters was founded. 1920
- Members of Al Capone’s gang killed rival gang members in the St. Valentine's Day massacre. 1929
February 15:
-Parinirvana -Nirvana Day (Buddhist), this day is celebrates and marks the death anniversary of Buddha
-1879 - Congress authorizes women lawyers to practice before Supreme Ct
February 16:
-1900 - 1st Chinese daily newspaper in US publishes (Chung Sai Yat Po-SF)
-1838-Kentucky passes a law permitting women to attend school under certain conditions
February 17:
-1963-Michael Jordan’s Birthday
-1913 - 1st minimum wage law in US takes effect (Oregon)
February 18:
-1954 - The first Church of Scientology is established in Los Angeles, California.
-Toni Morrison’s birthday (African American Nobel Peace Prize in Literature winner)
February 19:
-1856 - Tin-type camera patented by Hamilton Smith, Gambier, Ohio
-International Friendship Day
February 20:
-1929 - American Samoa organizes as territory of US
-1988- Rihanna’s Birthday
February 21:
-International Mother Language Day
-1828 - 1st American Indian newspaper in US, "Cherokee Phoenix," published
February 22:
- George Washington’s birthday (1732)
-1856 - 1st national meeting of Republican Party (Pittsburgh)
February 23:
-1836- Siege of the Alamo began
-1970 - Holy Eucharist given by women for 1st time in Roman Catholic service
February 24:
-1923 - Mass arrests in US of mafia
-1924 - Mahatma Gandhi released from jail
February 25:
-1963 - Beatles release their 1st single in US "Please Please Me"
-1811-Hiram Rhoades Revels, the first African American U.S. Senator is sworn in
February 26:
-1944 - 1st female US navy captain, Sue Dauser of nurse corps, appointed
-1869-Congress passes 15th Amendment (guarantees the right to vote, regardless of race)
February 27:
-1890 - Freddie Keppard, American jazz musician Birthday
-1827 - 1st Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans
February 28:
-1984 - 26th Grammy Awards: Michael Jackson wins 8 Grammys
-1997 - Smokers must prove they are over 18 to purchase cigarettes in US
-1933 - 1st female in cabinet: Francis Perkins appointed Secretary of Labor
February 29:
-1940 - Hattie McDaniel becomes 1st black woman to win an Oscar
-1968 - National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders reports against racism & demands aid given to black.
*The third Monday of February is also celebrated as President’s Day.