Saturday, February 4, 2012

Today in History - February 4

On this day in 1789, George Washington was unanimously elected President of the United States by the Electoral College.

On this day in 1825, the State Government of Ohio gave approval for the Ohio and Erie Canal and the Miami and Erie Canal.

On this day in 1846, Mormons from Nauvoo, Illinois began their trek to the Utah Territory.

On this day in 1861, six rebel states met in Montgomery, Alabama to form the Confederate States of America.

On this day in 1941, the USO (Unites Service Organization) was created to provide entertainment for US military.

On this day in 2004, the social network, FaceBook, was founded by Mark Zuckerberg.

And, in Chuckery, Ohio in 1895, it was reported that Alice Congrove, daughter of Vet Congrove, has pneumonia.

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