What happend on 15th February

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16.02
1903

Morris Michtom and his wife Rose introduce the first teddy bear in America.

1898

Spanish-American War: The USS Maine explodes and sinks in Havana Harbor, Cuba for then unknown reasons killing more than 260. This event leads the United States to declare war on Spain.

1879

Women's rights: American President Rutherford B. Hayes signs a bill allowing female attorneys to argue cases before the Supreme Court of the United States.

1862

American Civil War: General Ulysses S. Grant attacks Fort Donelson, Tennessee.

1852

Great Ormond St Hospital for Sick Children, London, admits first patient.

1805

Harmony Society officially formed.

1764

The city of St. Louis, Missouri is established.

1637

Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor.