Monday, February 6, 2017

Feb 6 historical events



1778 France recognizes USA, signs Treaty of Alliance in Paris; 1st US treaty

1778 Britain declares war on France

1819 Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles founds freeport harbor Singapore

1891 1st great train robbery by Dalton Gang (Southern Pacific #17)

1935 "Monopoly" board game goes on sale for 1st time

1952 Queen Elizabeth II succeeds King George VI to the British throne


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