Black History Fast Facts

February 3, 2008 0

On Feb. 2, 1839 the spark plug patent was invented by Edmond Berger.

On Feb. 2, 1862 the District of Columbia abolishes slavery.

On Feb. 2, 1897, Alfred L. Cralle invented the ice cram scooper.

On Feb. 2, 1912 Quartet Singer Herbert Mills was born. Herbert Mills, of the original Mills Brothers Quartet, was born in Piqua, Ohio. The highly successful quartet was known for its smooth harmony.

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