4 February: 4th February is a day full of important historical events. Are you excited to know what special day is today?
Well, in this article, we share with you all the noteworthy happenings on this day in history on 4th February.
What Happened Today? On This Day in History: 4 February
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- The Facebook was founded on this day in history in 2004.
- Sri Lanka or Ceylon proclaimed independence on 4th February within the British Commonwealth in 1948.
- George Washington was elected as America’s first President in 1789.
- The establishment of the Confederate States of America took place in 1861.
- Constantin von Tischendorf, a German archeologist, discovered the Sinai Bible (Greek Bible) on this day in 1859.
Birth Anniversaries (4 February)
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- German Composer Johann Ludwig Bach was born on this day in 1677.
- Czech Playwright and Author of the Czech National Anthem Josef Kajetán Tyl was born in 1808.
- Marathon Runner Jüri Lossmann was born in 1891.
- British Actor Robert Coote was born in London in 1909.
Death Anniversaries (4 February)
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- The famous ornithologist John Latham died in 1837 at the age of 96.
- Pianist Liberace died in 1987 at the age of 67.
- Roman Emperor Septimius Severus died on this day in 0211.
- Indian Scientist Satyendra Nath Bose died in 1974.
What Special Day is Today: 4 February
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- World Cancer Day is celebrated throughout the world.
- National Wear Red Day is celebrated in the United States.
- National Thank A Mail Carrier Day is celebrated in the United States.
- National Quacker Day in the United States.
Conclusion
4th February has been a rather tumultuous day in history, and a lot of important events also took place on this day in history on 4th February.
Do you know more about what special day is today? Share with us in the comments section down below!
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