1870 The 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is Ratified |
On this day in 1870, the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, granting African American men the right to vote. This was a significant step forward in the ongoing struggle for civil rights. | |
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1959 Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper Perish in a Plane Crash |
A tragic day in the history of rock and roll occurred on February 3rd, 1959, as musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson lost their lives in a plane crash, forever altering the course of music history. |
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1984 The Space Shuttle Challenger Launches on Mission STS-41-B |
On February 3rd, 1984, the Space Shuttle Challenger embarked on mission STS-41-B, deploying two communication satellites and conducting various experiments in space. |
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