History of Every Day

February 4

Season 2025, Ep. 29

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Tuesday, February 4, 2025

1789 – George Washington is unanimously elected as the first President of the United States: Washington's leadership and vision helped lay the foundation for the young nation.
1861 – The Confederate States of America is formed: Delegates from seceded Southern states gathered in Montgomery, Alabama, to establish the Confederacy, setting the stage for the American Civil War.
1945 – The Yalta Conference begins: Allied leaders Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Joseph Stalin met to discuss post-war Europe, shaping the world order for decades.
1974 – Patty Hearst is kidnapped: The newspaper heiress was abducted by the Symbionese Liberation Army, a radical group, in a case that captivated the nation.
2004 – Facebook is launched: Mark Zuckerberg and his Harvard roommates created what would become one of the most influential social media platforms in history.