Categories Today February 3 SPAIN recognizes U.S. independence. Bagehot is born. Post author By Redactor Post date February 3, 2015 No Comments on February 3 SPAIN recognizes U.S. independence. Bagehot is born. SharingOn February 3, 1783, Spain recognized United States independence. Walter Bagehot, famed editor of The Economist and author of Lombard Street, was born on this date in 1826. ← Walter Bagehot → Proudhon — “To Be Governed” Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website × = seventy two