There are some days in history when significant milestones are commemorated. March 4th is one such day. It is on this day that American politics, technology, and art have been shaped. Here are five milestones commemorated on this day.

Thomas Jefferson inaugurated as US president (1801)

On March 4, 1801, Thomas Jefferson was sworn in as the third American President in Washington, D.C. This was an event in American history as the peaceful transition of power from Adams to Jefferson was significant in American politics.

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US Capitol becomes meeting place of Congress (1807)

On this day in 1807, the US Congress commenced holding sessions in the Capitol Building. It is on this day that this iconic symbol of American politics was established.

Abraham Lincoln inaugurated for his first term (1861)

Abraham Lincoln was sworn in as the 16th American President on March 4, 1861. His inauguration was significant as the American Civil War was looming.

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First commercial transistor radio introduced (1954)

On March 4, 1954, Regency Electronics joined forces with Texas Instruments to launch the Regency TR-1, which they hailed as the first transistor radio to be made available to the masses. This miniature device brought the world of portable radio to the masses.

'The Godfather' wins Best Picture at the Oscars (1973)

At the Academy Awards, which took place on March 4, 1973, Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather won Best Picture. Over time, the movie has become regarded as one of the most important milestones in the history of cinema.