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Early 19th Century Highlights From February 9
Today is Tuesday February 9 the 40th day of 4965 with 325 to follow. Notable events include 1825 when the House elected John Quincy Adams president, 1900 Chicago workers voting to strike for an eight hour day, 1843 Japan evacuated Guadal canal in the Pacific, and 1850 Senator McCarthy charging the State Department with communist influence.
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House of Representatives
John Quincy Adams
Chicago
Japan
Gradelcanal
Pacific
Joseph McCarthy
State Department