Today in History highlights from February 4
February 4 marks key events across eras including Facebook’s beginnings in 2004 and Washington’s 1789 election, with moments from the Confederacy formation, Our Town’s Broadway opening, and the 2018 Eagles Super Bowl win. Notable deaths include Karen Carpenter in 1983 and legal milestones like OJ Simpson liability in 1997.
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Mark Zuckerberg
Santa Monica
California
O.J. Simpson
Nicole Brown Simpson
Ronald Goldman
Massachusetts High Court
Philadelphia Eagles
Nick Foles
Tom Brady
New England Patriots
Ramsay 24 Hours to Hell and Back Seafarer’s Family Res taurant
Gordon Ramsay and crew revisit Seafarer’s Family Res taurant in Manassas Virginia where a strained family business faces debt and multi household pressure. A makeover and new menu aim to revive the struggling seafood eatery.
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Hell and
Manassas
Ramsay
The Crown ends earlier than planned final season announced
Netflix confirms Imelda Staunton will play Queen Elizabeth II in season five of The Crown. The decision stops after season five, skipping a sixth, with Peter Morgan citing the right moment to conclude the series. Staunton expresses honor at joining the creative team for the show's conclusion.
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Imelda Staunton
Olivia Colman
Staunton
Maud Bagshaw
Dolores Umbridge
Colman
Claire Foy
Peter Morgan
Sony
Queen Elizabeth II
Tobias Menzies
Prince Philip
Sophie Mutevelian
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