What happend on 2nd March

01.03
03.03
1901

The U.S. Congress passes the Platt amendment, limiting the autonomy of Cuba as a condition for the withdrawal of American troops.

1899

In Washington State, USA, Mount Rainier National Park is established.

1888

The Convention of Constantinople is signed, guaranteeing free maritime passage through the Suez Canal during war and peace.

1877

U.S. presidential election, 1876: The U.S. Congress declares Rutherford B. Hayes the winner of the election even though Samuel J. Tilden had won the popular vote on November 7, 1876 (Reconstruction ends).

1861

Emancipation reform of 1861 in Russia: Tsar Alexander II signed the emancipation reform into law.

1861

Nevada Territory and Dakota Territory are organized as political divisions of the United States.

1855

Alexander II becomes Tsar of Russia.

1836

Texas Revolution: Declaration of independence of the Republic of Texas from Mexico.

1807

The U.S. Congress passes an act to "prohibit the importation of slaves into any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States ... from any foreign kingdom, place, or country."

1791

Long-distance communication speeds up with the unveiling of a semaphore machine in Paris.