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On February 4, learn about the most interesting events and historical facts from throughout history. The Gregorian calendar’s 35th day is February 4th. Emperor Taizu was coronated on this day, beginning the Song dynasty’s 300-year reign; the Confederate States of America was created; and Mark Zuckerberg founded Facebook.
Aquarius is the zodiac sign for February 4th. Alice Cooper, Charles Lindberg, and Rosa Parks all have famous birthdays. World Cancer Day and National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day both fall on February 4th. (February 04, 1902) (February 04, 1945) (February 04, 1948) (February 04, 2003) (February 04, 2004) (Died on February 04, 2020)
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Charles Lindbergh, an American aviator and one of the most well-known characters in aviation history, was born in Detroit, Michigan. 
The Yalta Conference began on this day in 1945, during the closing phases of World War II, with Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin convening to arrange the final defeat and occupation of Nazi Germany. 
The British Commonwealth grants Ceylon (later renamed Sri Lanka) independence. 
Yugoslavia was formally renamed Serbia and Montenegro. 
The website Facebook (as TheFacebook.com) was created; it would subsequently become the world's largest social network.
Daniel arap Moi, Former President of Kenya (b. 1924).
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