1. On February 3, 1809, the first steamboat on the Delaware River, the Phoenix, completed its maiden voyage from Philadelphia to Trenton, New Jersey. The Phoenix revolutionized transportation in the area, making it easier to transport goods and people upstream on the Delaware River.

2. In 1870, on February 3, Hiram R. Revels, a Republican from Mississippi, became the first African American to serve in the United States Senate, following his election by the state legislature. Despite facing discrimination and prejudice, he became an influential figure in the fight for African American civil rights.

3. On this day in 1916, William T. Cahill, a former Congressman and Attorney General, was born in Camden, New Jersey. Cahill would later become the 46th Governor of New Jersey, serving from 1970 to 1974, during a time of civil unrest and political corruption in the state.

4. In 1959, February 3 marked the debut of one of the most influential television shows in history: The Twilight Zone. Created by writer Rod Serling, the series explored themes of science fiction and social commentary, and its impact can still be felt in popular culture today.

5. On February 3, 2008, the New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII, one of the biggest upsets in NFL history. Led by quarterback Eli Manning, the Giants overcame a perfect season by the Patriots and clinched their third Super Bowl victory in team history.