Events:
1789 - George Washington was unanimously elected to be the first President of the United States.
Births:
1902 - Charles Lindbergh
1913 - Rosa Parks
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Today in American History - February 4
By Martin Kelly, About.com
1789 - George Washington was unanimously elected to be the first President of the United States.
1902 - Charles Lindbergh
1913 - Rosa Parks
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