February 03

Thursday 03, 1966:

The unmanned Soviet Luna 9 spacecraft makes the first controlled rocket-assisted landing on the Moon.

Sunday 03, 1918:

The Twin Peaks Tunnel begins service as the longest streetcar tunnel in the world (11,920 feet long).

Thursday 03, 1916:

Parliament buildings in Ottawa, Canada burn down.

Saturday 03, 1787:

Shays' Rebellion is crushed, ending an uprising that would prompt negotiations that would result in the drafting of the Constitution of the United States.

Monday 03, 1783:

American Revolutionary War: Spain recognizes United States independence.

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