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Feb 8, 1904: The Russo-Japanese war began when the Japanese launched a surprise attack on the Russian fleet at Port Arthur in northeast China. (Feb 8, 2012 09:58)
Feb 8, 1924: The gas chamber was used for the first time as a method of execution in the United States. Gangster Gee Jon was put to death at the Nevada State Prison in Carson City. (Feb 8, 2012 09:58)
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Feb 6, 1788: Massachusetts ratified the U.S. Constitution, becoming the sixth state to join the Union. (Feb 6, 2012 15:06)
Feb 6, 1933: The 20th Amendment to the Constitution, which set the date for the president\'s inauguration on Jan. 20, was adopted. (Feb 6, 2012 15:06)
Feb 6, 1935: The popular board game Monopoly® went on sale for the first time. (Feb 6, 2012 15:06)
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Feb 6, 1788: Massachusetts ratified the U.S. Constitution, becoming the sixth state to join the Union. (Feb 6, 2012 12:12)
Feb 6, 1933: The 20th Amendment to the Constitution, which set the date for the president\'s inauguration on Jan. 20, was adopted. (Feb 6, 2012 12:12)
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