Monday, February 27, 2012

Today in History - February 27

On this day in 1801, Washington, D. C. is placed under the direct control of the US Congress.

On this day in 1844, the Dominican Republic became liberated from Haiti.

On this day in 1922, a challenge to the 19th Amendment of the US Constitution is rejected by the Supreme Court.

And, in Chuckery, Ohio in 1896, it was reported that A. R. Bigelow has suffered a debilitating burn to his hand.

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