February 1819

Saturday 06:

Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles founds Singapore.

The United States House of Representatives passes the Missouri Compromise.

British explorer William Smith discovers the South Shetland Islands, and claims them in the name of King George III.

By the Adams-Onís Treaty, Spain sells Florida to the United States for five million U.S. dollars.

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