Feb 5 Adding machine employing depressible keys patented, New Paltz, NY
Feb 12 Original Washington's farewell address manuscript sells for $2,300
Feb 18 California Legislature creates nine Bay Area counties
Feb 27 12th Grand National: Chris Green wins aboard Irish outsider Abd-El-Kader; goes on to become first dual winner and first to win in consecutive years
Feb 28 The University of Utah opens in Salt Lake City, Utah
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