Washington Elected President
February 4, 1789, Washington was elected to be the first President of the United States.
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15th Amendment Ratified
February 3, 1870, the Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified by the states.
Grand Central Terminal Opens
February 2, 1913, Grand Central Terminal opened.
Columbia Disaster
February 1, 2003, space shuttle Columbia disaster.
13th Amendment Passed
January 31, 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment passed in the House of Representatives.
Library of Congress Reestablished
January 30, 1815, the Library of Congress was reestablished with Thomas Jefferson’s personal collection.
First X-Rays
January 29, 1896, X-rays were used for the first time to treat breast cancer.
Pride and Prejudice Published
January 28, 1813, Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice was published.
Indian Removal Act of 1830
January 27, 1825, President Monroe approved the Indian Removal Act of 1830.
First Printed Hebrew Bible
January 26, 1482, the first printed edition of the Hebrew Bible was completed.