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A bit of February 6th history…
1778 - France recognizes USA, signs Treaty of Alliance in Paris, 1st US treaty
1867 - Peabody Fund forms to promote black education in southern US
1935 - “Monopoly” board game goes on sale for 1st time
1952 - Queen Elizabeth II succeeds King George VI to British throne and proclaimed Queen of the United Kingdom and the other commonwealth realms including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand
2018 - Elon Musk’s company SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy, world’s most powerful rocket (pictured)
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