What happend on 3rd February

02.02
04.02
1941

World War II: The Nazis forcibly restore Pierre Laval to office in occupied Vichy, France.

1931

258 die in New Zealand's worst natural disaster, the Napier earthquake.

1918

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

1917

World War I: The United States breaks off diplomatic relations with Germany a day after Germany announces a new policy of unrestricted submarine warfare.

1916

Parliament buildings in Ottawa, Canada burn down.

1913

The 16th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, authorizing the Federal government to impose and collect income tax.

1900

Gubernatorial candidate William Goebel is assassinated in Frankfort, Kentucky. Former-Secretary of State Caleb Powers was later found guilty in a conspiracy to kill Goebel.

1870

The 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution is passed.

1867

Prince Mutsuhito becomes Emperor Meiji of Japan.

1815

The first commercial cheese factory is founded (Switzerland).