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On This Day History Feb 5 Highlights Major Events
On February 5 events span centuries from Roger Williams arriving in Boston in 1631 to Sweden recognizing US independence in 1783. Other notes include Phoenix incorporation in 1881, Verdi Otello debut in 1887, 1917 immigration act issues and Mexico's 1917 constitution, FDR court packing debate in 1937, Nasser’s 1958 nomination, De Gaulle Algeria call in 1962, and Garwood conviction in 1981.
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