February 4 in History: Famous Births, Events, and Deaths

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February 4th has been marked by significant events throughout history. On this day in 1789, George Washington was unanimously elected as the first President of the United States by the Electoral College. In 1945, during World War II, the Yalta Conference began, bringing together Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Joseph Stalin to discuss post-war Europe. February 4th is also notable for the launch of Facebook in 2004, a platform that revolutionized social networking worldwide. Several famous personalities were born on this day. American civil rights activist Rosa Parks, known as the "mother of the civil rights movement," was born in 1913. British singer and songwriter Alice Cooper was born in 1948. Other notable figures include American football player Charles Haley (1964) and Australian actress Natalie Imbruglia (1975). Throughout history, February 4th has witnessed both achievements and losses, making it a day of remembrance and celebration of human endeavors in politics, entertainment, and social progress.

Famous People Born on February 4th

  • Rosa Parks : 1913, American civil rights activist
  • Alice Cooper : 1948, British singer and songwriter
  • Charles Haley : 1964, American football player
  • Natalie Imbruglia : 1975, Australian actress and singer
  • Ruth Ginsburg : 1933, American Supreme Court Justice
  • William "Bootsy" Collins : 1951, American musician
  • Danai Gurira : 1978, Zimbabwean-American actress and playwright
  • Fabio Fognini : 1987, Italian tennis player
  • Guy Sebastian : 1981, Australian singer-songwriter
  • Donald Trump : Born in 1946, served as the 45th President of the United States.
  • Famous Events on February 4th

  • 1789 : George Washington was unanimously elected as the first President of the United States by the Electoral College.
  • 1902 : Willis Carrier invented modern air conditioning.
  • 1945 : The Yalta Conference began, with Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Joseph Stalin discussing post-war Europe.
  • 1969 : The first Concorde test flight took place in France.
  • 1974 : Hank Aaron surpassed Babe Ruth by hitting his 715th career home run.
  • 2004 : Facebook, the social media platform, was launched by Mark Zuckerberg.
  • 2009 : The Swiss Air Force successfully intercepted a commercial flight that violated Swiss airspace.
  • 2016 : Scientists announced the discovery of seven Earth-sized planets orbiting the star TRAPPIST-1.
  • Famous People Who Died on February 4th

  • John Parke Custis 1783 : American planter and politician
  • Antonín Dvořák 1908 : Czech composer
  • André Michelin 1934 : French industrialist and co-founder of Michelin
  • Henry Fonda 1975 : American actor
  • Frank Sinatra 1996 : American singer and actor
  • Yasser Arafat 2004 : Palestinian political leader
  • Harper Lee 2016 : American author celebrated for the classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird.
  • Peter Fonda 2019 : American actor and director
  • February 4th stands as a day rich in history, marking achievements in politics, science, and culture. From George Washington's election as the first U.S. president to groundbreaking scientific discoveries, this day reminds us of the progress humanity has made across centuries.

    It is also a day to remember influential personalities who were born or passed away on February 4th. Their contributions in civil rights, arts, sports, and leadership continue to inspire generations, making February 4th a day of reflection, celebration, and appreciation of human accomplishments.