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What Happened on February 4, 1865

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