Julius and Ethel Rosenberg Denied Clemency
February 11, 1953, President Eisenhower denied all appeals for clemency for Julius and Ethel Rosenberg.
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The College of William and Mary’s Royal Charter
February 8, 1693, the College of William and Mary was issued a royal charter.
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.
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.
Indian Removal Act of 1830
January 27, 1825, President Monroe approved the Indian Removal Act of 1830.