What happend on 9th February

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1895

William G. Morgan invents volleyball.

1889

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is established as a Cabinet-level agency.

1885

The first Japanese arrive in Hawaii.

1861

American Civil War: Jefferson Davis is elected the Provisional President of the Confederate States of America by the Confederate convention at Montgomery, Alabama.

1825

After no presidential candidate received a majority of electoral votes, the United States House of Representatives elects John Quincy Adams President of the United States.

1822

Haiti invades the Dominican Republic.

1775

American Revolutionary War: British Parliament declares Massachusetts in rebellion.

1621

Gregory XV becomes Pope, the last Pope elected by acclamation.