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February1801

Historical Events in February 1801

Feb 9 France & Austria sign Peace of Luneville

Thomas Jefferson Elected US President

Feb 17 US House of Representatives breaks electoral college tie by electing Thomas Jefferson as President over Aaron Burr

Tally of electoral college votes in the election of 1800. No candidate won a majority, so an election in the House of Representatives took place, with Jefferson winning on the 36th ballot.

Feb 27 Washington, D.C. placed under Congressional jurisdiction

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