February 3 - This Day in History

1959

“The Day the Music Died.” Rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P

“The Big Bopper” Richardson died in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa

1959

“The Day the Music Died.” Rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P

“The Big Bopper” Richardson died in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa

1913

Federal income tax ratified

The 16th Amendment, authorizing the United States to levy a federal income tax, was ratified on this day

1913

Federal income tax ratified

The 16th Amendment, authorizing the United States to levy a federal income tax, was ratified on this day

1870

Fifteenth Amendment ratified

The 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, guaranteeing that the right to vote cannot be denied on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude

1870

Fifteenth Amendment ratified

The 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, guaranteeing that the right to vote cannot be denied on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude

National Events (6)

“The Day the Music Died.” Rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P

“The Day the Music Died.” Rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P

Federal income tax ratified

Federal income tax ratified

Fifteenth Amendment ratified

Fifteenth Amendment ratified