A seaport is a major facility in a city, for the loading, unloading, and movement of cargo; to and from from oceanicships. The term also refers to a city with such a facility. (See also: port)
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February 7 - A fire in Baltimore, Maryland destroys over 1,500 buildings in 30 hours.
February 8 - Japanese surprise attack on Port Arthur (Lushun)[?] ...