Historical Events
Event of Interest
US President Ulysses S Grant signs law resulting in US Army Signal Service’s establishment of its "Division of Telegrams and Reports for the Benefit of Commerce", later known as the National Weather Service
1870 Highlights
About February 9, 1870
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 154 years, 5 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
