Lincoln Memorial Construction Begins
February 12, 1914, the first stone of the Lincoln Memorial was laid.
Searching History
Experiencing history where it happened...
Searching History
Experiencing history where it happened...
Morgan O'Brien
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg Denied Clemency
February 11, 1953, President Eisenhower denied all appeals for clemency for Julius and Ethel Rosenberg.
The Wedding of Queen Victoria to Prince Albert
February 10, 1840, Queen Victoria married Prince Albert.
The Beatles and Ed Sullivan
February 9, 1964, the Beatles first appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show.
The College of William and Mary’s Royal Charter
February 8, 1693, the College of William and Mary was issued a royal charter.
Bonfire of the Vanities
February 7, 1497, the Bonfire of the Vanities was held.
Representation of the People Act of 1918
February 6, 1918, the Representation of the People Act of 1918 was passed in England.
Immigration Act of 1917
February 5, 1917, the Immigration Act of 1917 became law.
Washington Elected President
February 4, 1789, Washington was elected to be the first President of the United States.
15th Amendment Ratified
February 3, 1870, the Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified by the states.