WHAT HAPPENED ON 4. FEBRUARY
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Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies at Eboracum (modern York, England) while preparing to lead a campaign against the Caledonians. He leaves the empire in the control of his two quarrelling sons. (4. February 211)

Battle of Dathin: Rashidun forces under Yazid ibn Abi Sufyan defeat the Christian Arabs around Gaza (Palestine). (4. February 634)

The coronation of Zhao Kuangyin as Emperor Taizu of Song, initiating the Song Dynasty period of China that would last more than three centuries. (4. February 960)

A strong earthquake struck the Ionian coast of Sicily, causing tens of thousands of injuries and deaths, especially in Catania. (4. February 1169)

In the Thirteen Years' War, the Secret Council of the Prussian Confederation sends a formal act of disobedience to the Grand Master. (4. February 1454)

In Edo (now Tokyo), 46 of the Forty-seven Ronin commit seppuku (ritual suicide) as recompense for avenging their master's death. (4. February 1703)

Macapá is founded. (4. February 1758)

George Washington is unanimously elected as the first President of the United States by the U.S. Electoral College. (4. February 1789)

The French legislature abolishes slavery throughout all territories of the French Republic. It will be reestablished in the French West Indies in 1802. (4. February 1794)

The Riobamba earthquake strikes Ecuador, causing up to 40,000 casualties. (4. February 1797)

John Marshall is sworn in as Chief Justice of the United States. (4. February 1801)

The Royal Navy seizes Guadeloupe. (4. February 1810)

The Chilean Navy under the command of Lord Cochrane completes the 2-day long Capture of Valdivia with just 300 men and 2 ships. (4. February 1820)

The Ohio Legislature authorizes the construction of the Ohio and Erie Canal and the Miami and Erie Canal. (4. February 1825)

The first Mormon pioneers make their exodus from Nauvoo, Illinois, westward towards Salt Lake Valley. (4. February 1846)

The Codex Sinaiticus is discovered in Egypt. (4. February 1859)

American Civil War: In Montgomery, Alabama, delegates from six break-away U.S. states meet and form the Confederate States of America. (4. February 1861)

The Philippine–American War begins with the Battle of Manila. (4. February 1899)

Second Sino-Japanese War: Harbin, Manchuria, falls to Japan. (4. February 1932)

Radium becomes the first radioactive element to be made synthetically. (4. February 1936)