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February 4th!

Here are some interesting facts and events that occurred on this day:

1. 1871: The United States and Great Britain sign a treaty to suppress the African slave trade.
2. 1913: The 16th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, allowing Congress to levy an income tax.
3. 1941: The United Service Organizations (USO) is established to provide entertainment and support to American troops during World War II.
4. 1967: The first Super Bowl is played at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, with the Green Bay Packers defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10.
5. 1988: The Soviet Union launches the Phobos 2 spacecraft, which is intended to study Mars and its moon Phobos.

Birthdays:

• 1875: Henrietta Lacks, American woman whose cancer cells were taken without her knowledge and led to numerous scientific breakthroughs.
• 1924: James Watson, American molecular biologist and Nobel laureate who helped discover the structure of DNA.
• 1959: John Cusack, American actor known for his roles in films like "Say Anything..." and "High Fidelity".

Holidays:

• World Cancer Day: An international day to raise awareness about cancer and its impact on individuals and society.

What's your favorite fact or event from today?