On this day: February 4
POSTED: 01:03 AM PST Feb 03, 2013
UPDATED: 11:00 PM PST Feb 03, 2013
George Washington is elected America's first president, the Symbionese Liberation Army kidnaps Patty Hearst, Fleetwood Mac releases "Rumours," and Facebook is launched, all on this day.
20th Century Fox
1970: The drama "Patton," with George C. Scott portraying U.S. General George S. Patton during World War II, premieres in New York City. The movie would win seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Scott, although he famously refused to accept the award, citing a dislike of the voting and even the actual concept of acting competitions.
