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5 Fun Facts About February 4 In District Of Columbia History
1. The District of Columbia was established on February 4, 1791, with the signing of the Residence Act by President George Washington. The act designated a 10-mile square area on the Potomac River to serve as the new capital of the United States. 2. On February 4, 1861, delegates from...
5 Fun Facts About February 3 In District Of Columbia History
1. In 1865, the final version of the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution was proposed and passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. This amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for a crime. 2. In 1913, civil rights leader William Edward Burghardt Du Bois...
5 Fun Facts About February 2 In District Of Columbia History
1. Groundhog Day: February 2 also holds significance as Groundhog Day, the day when Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania predicts whether or not there will be six more weeks of winter. Despite having no scientific basis, this tradition is celebrated across the country, including in the District of Columbia. 2. Inauguration...
5 Fun Facts About February 1 In District Of Columbia History
1. In 1790, the United States Supreme Court held its first session in New York City, which was then the capital of the United States. This event marked the beginning of the nation's highest court, which has since moved to its current location in Washington, D.C. 2. In 1861, just...
5 Fun Facts About January 31 In District Of Columbia History
1. In 1865, the US House of Representatives passed the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery throughout the United States. This amendment was first introduced by Representative James M. Ashley of Ohio in January 1864 and was eventually ratified by the required number of states on December 6, 1865....
5 Fun Facts About January 22 In District Of Columbia History
1. In 1973, the Supreme Court decision of Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion nationwide, was handed down on January 22. 2. On January 22, 1852, the first professional franchise for African American baseball players was established in Washington D.C. The team was called the "Negro League." 3. The National...
5 Fun Facts About January 21 In District Of Columbia History
1. In 1977, President Jimmy Carter was inaugurated on January 20, but due to the fact that this fell on a Sunday, his official second inauguration was held on January 21 at the White House. 2. On January 21, 2009, Barack Obama was inaugurated as the first African American President...
5 Fun Facts About January 20 In District Of Columbia History
1. In 1961, John F. Kennedy was inaugurated as the 35th President of the United States on January 20. His famous inaugural address included the quote, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." 2. In 1981, the first national observance...
5 Fun Facts About January 19 In District Of Columbia History
1. In 1807, former Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr was arrested in the District of Columbia and charged with treason for allegedly plotting to establish an independent nation in the southwestern United States. After a sensational trial, Burr was acquitted. 2. On January 19, 1861, just six...
5 Fun Facts About January 18 In District Of Columbia History
1. In 1802, the District of Columbia officially became the nation's capital with the opening of the new United States Capitol building. 2. On January 18, 1865, Congress passed the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which abolished slavery throughout the country. 3. In 1978, the Washington Metro's Red...
5 Fun Facts About January 17 In District Of Columbia History
1. In 1865, the Battle of Fort Fisher took place in Wilmington, North Carolina, during the American Civil War. Many soldiers fighting in the battle were from the District of Columbia. 2. On January 17, 1893, the Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii was overthrown by a group of American businessmen supported...
5 Fun Facts About January 16 In District Of Columbia History
1. On January 16, 1919, the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, which prohibited the sale, transportation, and manufacturing of alcohol in America. This led to the rise of organized crime and illegal "speakeasies" during the era known as Prohibition. 2. In 1964, Martin Luther King Jr. was...