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.

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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.

    Play the 19th century round

  3. 1945

    The Yalta Conference opens

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

    Play the 20th century round

  4. 2004

    Facebook launches

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