February 4 is the 35th day of the year and there are many interesting events in Connecticut history associated with this date. Below are just five of them:
1. In 1639, Connecticut's first constitution was adopted on February 4th in Hartford. It established a democratic government with three branches: legislative, judicial, and executive. This was a significant moment in American history, as it was one of the first organized efforts to create a self-governing society.
2. In 1842, Mary Hall was born in Marlborough, Connecticut on February 4th. She became the first woman to receive a PhD in Mathematics from Yale University. She also became a professor at Smith College in 1892, where she taught for over 20 years.
3. On February 4, 1914, the Connecticut Federation of Women's Clubs was established in Hartford. The organization was formed to promote women's roles in society and improve the health, education, and community life of women and children.
4. In 1989, the Hartford Whalers played their first game in their new home at the Hartford Civic Center. The Whalers were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1972 until 1997, when they moved to North Carolina.
5. On February 4, 2011, the Connecticut Huskies women's basketball team broke the record for the longest winning streak in NCAA basketball history with their 77th consecutive win. They would go on to win their next six games, setting the new record at 89 consecutive wins. This streak is considered one of the greatest achievements in women's sports.
5 Fun Facts About February 4 In Connecticut History
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