Historical Events
- US state of Iowa ratifies the 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution allowing suffrage for all races and colors
Famous Birthdays
- Ada Negri, Italian poet and author (Il Libro di Mara), born in Lodi, Italy (d. 1945)
- Franklin Dyall, British actor (Easy Virtue, Atlantic), born in Liverpool, England (d. 1950)
About February 3, 1870
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 154 years, 3 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius