February 4

    What happened on February 4 in history

    4 events fall on February 4, from 1789 to 2004. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on February 4

    1. 1789

      George Washington is elected president

      Electors choose the commander of the Continental Army unanimously.

      Play the Exploration & revolution round

    2. 1861

      The Confederate States are formed

      Delegates from six seceded states meet at Montgomery, Alabama.

      Read about Opening of the Metropolitan Railway, World's First UndergroundPlay the 19th century round

    3. 1945

      The Yalta Conference opens

      Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin meet in Crimea to divide postwar Europe.

      Read about V-J Day Celebration in Times SquarePlay the 20th century round

    4. 2004

      Facebook launches

      A Harvard dorm-room site opens to students and begins spreading between campuses.

    Guess where and when

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