1. The Rhode Island State House was officially dedicated on December 2, 1904. The grand neoclassical building houses the offices of the governor and general assembly, as well as Rhode Island's Supreme Court. Its dome is the fourth largest self-supporting marble dome in the world.
2. On December 2, 1775, Rhode Island became the first colony to formally declare its independence from Great Britain, although the Declaration of Independence wasn't signed until July 1776. Rhode Island was also the last of the original 13 colonies to ratify the U.S. Constitution in May 1790.
3. John Brown, famous abolitionist and founder of Brown University, was born on December 2, 1715, in Providence, Rhode Island. Brown helped fund the American Revolution and later became an important figure in the Underground Railroad.
4. The Newport Tower, a mysterious stone structure in Newport, Rhode Island, was first documented on December 2, 1677. The purpose of the tower, which has been the subject of much speculation, is unknown. Some theories suggest it was a medieval Norse tower or an early colonial windmill.
5. The Providence Bruins, a professional ice hockey team, played their first game on December 2, 1992. The Bruins are the American Hockey League affiliate of the Boston Bruins and have won two Calder Cup championships. The team plays their home games at the Dunkin' Donuts Center in downtown Providence.
5 Fun Facts About December 2 In Rhode Island History
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