On This Day: February 3

6 verified moments happened on February 3. Here they are in the order they actually happened — the same kind of puzzle you solve in Whensly every day.

1. 1870✅ The constitutional amendment barring states from denying the vote based on race is ratified, extending suffrage to Black men.USA 250 · Source: National Archives, 15th Amendment ratified (Feb 3 1870)
2. 1913💵 The 16th Amendment is ratified, giving Congress the power to levy a federal income tax.USA 250 · Source: National Archives, 16th Amendment ratified (Feb 3 1913)
3. 2002Adam Vinatieri's last-second field goal gives the New England Patriots their first title over the Rams in Super Bowl XXXVIPro Football · Source: Wikipedia: Super Bowl XXXVI; History.com (February 3, 2002)
4. 2008The “Helmet Catch” sets up the Giants’ Super Bowl XLII upset of the unbeaten PatriotsSports · Source: Wikipedia, “Helmet Catch”; Giants.com (Feb 3, 2008)
5. 2008David Tyree's helmet catch and Eli Manning lead the New York Giants to upset the undefeated New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIISports · Source: Wikipedia/Pro-Football-Reference: Super Bowl XLII (February 3, 2008)
6. 2008David Tyree's helmet catch helps the New York Giants end the New England Patriots' perfect season in Super Bowl XLIIPro Football · Source: Wikipedia: Super Bowl XLII / Helmet Catch