| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 8, 2026, 6 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 8, 2026, 6 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/08/today-in-history-first-us-execution-using-lethal-gas-takes-place/ |
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Today is Sunday, Feb. 8, the 39th day of 2026. There are 326 days left in the
year.
Today in history:
On Feb. 8, 1924, the first U.S. execution using lethal gas took place at the
Nevada State Prison in Carson City as Chinese immigrant Gee Jon was put to death
for a murder conviction.
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