What Happened on February 3?
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EVENTS ON FEBRUARY 3
Explore the most important historical events that happened on February 3, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
London Protocol (1830)
Year:
1830
The London Protocol of 1830 establishes the full independence and sovereignty of Greece from the Ottoman Empire as the final result of the Greek War of Independence.
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United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia
Year:
1862
Moldavia and Wallachia formally unite to create the Romanian United Principalities.
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José de San Martín
Year:
1813
José de San Martín defeats a Spanish royalist army at the Battle of San Lorenzo, part of the Argentine War of Independence.
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Illinois Territory
Year:
1809
The Territory of Illinois is created by the 10th United States Congress.
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Samuel Auchmuty (British Army officer, born 1758)
Year:
1807
A British military force, under Brigadier-General Sir Samuel Auchmuty captures the Spanish Empire city of Montevideo, now the capital of Uruguay.
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Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution
Year:
1870
The Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing voting rights to male citizens regardless of race.
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Sixteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution
Year:
1913
The Sixteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, authorizing the Federal government to impose and collect an income tax.
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February 1927 Revolt
Year:
1927
A revolt against the military dictatorship of Portugal breaks out at Porto.
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BIRTHS ON FEBRUARY 3
Discover famous people and historical figures born on February 3, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Simone Weil
Year of birth:
1909
Simone Weil, French mystic and philosopher (died 1943)
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James A. Michener
Year of birth:
1907
James A. Michener, American author and philanthropist (died 1997)
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George Adamson
Year of birth:
1906
George Adamson, Indian-English author and activist (died 1989)
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André Cayatte
Year of birth:
1909
André Cayatte, French lawyer and director (died 1989)
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Jehan Alain
Year of birth:
1911
Jehan Alain, French organist and composer (died 1940)
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Johannes Kotkas
Year of birth:
1915
Johannes Kotkas, Estonian wrestler and hammer thrower (died 1998)
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Mary Carlisle
Year of birth:
1914
Mary Carlisle, American actress, singer, and dancer (died 2018)
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Jacques Soustelle
Year of birth:
1912
Jacques Soustelle, French anthropologist and politician (died 1990)
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DEATHS ON FEBRUARY 3
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on February 3, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Christiaan de Wet
Year of death:
1922
Christiaan de Wet, South African general and politician, State President of the Orange Free State (born 1854)
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Woodrow Wilson
Year of death:
1924
Woodrow Wilson, American historian, academic, and politician, 28th President of the United States, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1856)
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Agner Krarup Erlang
Year of death:
1929
Agner Krarup Erlang, Danish mathematician and engineer (born 1878)
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Hugo Junkers
Year of death:
1935
Hugo Junkers, German engineer, designed the Junkers J 1 (born 1859)
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John Butler Yeats
Year of death:
1922
John Butler Yeats, Irish painter and illustrator (born 1839)
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Geert Adriaans Boomgaard
Year of death:
1899
Geert Adriaans Boomgaard, Dutch supercentenarian (born 1788)
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Jean-Baptiste Biot
Year of death:
1862
Jean-Baptiste Biot, French physicist, astronomer, and mathematician (born 1774)
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François-Xavier Garneau
Year of death:
1866
François-Xavier Garneau, Canadian poet, author, and historian (born 1809)
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HOLIDAYS ON FEBRUARY 3
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on February 3 around the world.
Shrove Tuesday
Earliest day on which Shrove Tuesday can fall, while March 9 is the latest; celebrated on Tuesday before Ash Wednesday (Christianity)
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February 3 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: February 3 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Four Chaplains
Four Chaplains Day (United States, also considered a Feast Day by the Episcopal Church)
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Flag flying days in Finland
Day of Finnish architecture and design, birthday of Alvar Aalto (Finland)
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Setsubun
Setsubun (Japan)
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Saint Hadelin
Christian feast day: Hadelin
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Werburgh
Christian feast day: Werburgh
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Justo Takayama
Christian feast day: Dom Justo Takayama (Philippines and Japan)
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