What happend on 19th February

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20.02
1915

World War I: The Battle of Gallipoli began.

1913

Prizes are included in Cracker Jack candy boxes for the first time.

1881

Kansas became the first U.S. state to prohibit all alcoholic beverages.

1878

The phonograph is patented by Thomas Edison.

1861

Serfdom is abolished in Russia.

1852

The Phi Kappa Psi fraternity is founded at Jefferson College in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.

1847

The Donner Party is rescued. It is noted that some of the survivors seem to be remarkably well-fed considering their ordeal.

1846

In Austin, Texas the newly-formed Texas state government is officially installed.

1819

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

1807

In Alabama, Former Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr is arrested for treason.