Facebook was founded by Mark Zuckerberg and his Harvard roommates, Eduardo Saverin, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes
The website quickly grew in popularity, becoming one of the most influential social media platforms in the world.

The nation of Ceylon (now known as Sri Lanka) declared its independence from the United Kingdom
The new nation remained a member of the British Commonwealth and Queen Elizabeth II was named the Head of State.

The Confederate States of America are established
This momentous event, driven by the desire to preserve slavery and states’ rights, led to the American Civil War.

German theologian and archaeologist Constantin von Tischendorf made a remarkable discovery at St. Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai, Egypt.

George Washington is elected as first President of the United States