Author: Morgan O’Brien

  • The College of William and Mary’s Royal Charter

    The College of William and Mary’s Royal Charter

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    Morgan O’Brien

    February 8, 1693, the College of William and Mary was issued a royal charter.

  • Bonfire of the Vanities

    Bonfire of the Vanities

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    Morgan O’Brien

    February 7, 1497, the Bonfire of the Vanities was held.

  • Representation of the People Act of 1918

    Representation of the People Act of 1918

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    Morgan O’Brien

    February 6, 1918, the Representation of the People Act of 1918 was passed in England.

  • Immigration Act of 1917

    Immigration Act of 1917

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    Morgan O’Brien

    February 5, 1917, the Immigration Act of 1917 became law.

  • Washington Elected President

    Washington Elected President

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    Morgan O’Brien

    February 4, 1789, Washington was elected to be the first President of the United States.

  • 15th Amendment Ratified

    15th Amendment Ratified

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    Morgan O’Brien

    February 3, 1870, the Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified by the states.

  • Grand Central Terminal Opens

    Grand Central Terminal Opens

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    Morgan O’Brien

    February 2, 1913, Grand Central Terminal opened.

  • Columbia Disaster

    Columbia Disaster

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    Morgan O’Brien

    February 1, 2003, space shuttle Columbia disaster.

  • 13th Amendment Passed

    13th Amendment Passed

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    Morgan O’Brien

    January 31, 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment passed in the House of Representatives.

  • Library of Congress Reestablished

    Library of Congress Reestablished

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    Morgan O’Brien

    January 30, 1815, the Library of Congress was reestablished with Thomas Jefferson’s personal collection.