Thursday, February 2, 2012

Today in History - February 2

On this day in 1653, New Amsterdam was incorporated. The city was later renamed New York.

On this day in 1887, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania celebrated its first Ground Hog Day.

On this day in 1901, England mourned its beloved Queen Victoria as her funeral was held.

On this day in 1943, the Battle of Stalingrad ended as Axis forces surrendered to Soviet troops.

And, in Chuckery, Ohio in 1887, Reverend Ashley from Delaware recently preached at Lewis Chapel.

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