Historical Events
- Hawaiian Board of Education formed
Lee Commands Confederate Forces
Robert E. Lee is named general-in-chief of Confederate forces
Famous Birthdays
- Charles Bally, Swiss linguist (Le langage et la vie), born in Geneva, Switzerland (d. 1947)
About February 4, 1865
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 159 years, 5 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius