Today In History

Thu., Feb. 3, 2000

1690: The first paper money in America was issued by the colony of Massachusetts. (The currency was used to pay soldiers fighting a war against Quebec.)

1783: Spain recognized U.S. independence.

1913: The 16th Amendment to the Constitution, providing for a federal income tax, was ratified.

1959: A plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, claimed the lives of rock-and-roll stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson.

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