1. In 1783, General George Washington gave an emotional farewell to his officers in the Continental Army in Newburgh, New York. This speech was significant in marking the end of the Revolutionary War and Washington's role as commander-in-chief.

2. In 1927, the legendary aviator Charles Lindbergh arrived in Washington, D.C. for a series of celebrations following his historic solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Lindbergh was honored with ticker-tape parades and speeches from dignitaries, including President Calvin Coolidge.

3. On June 4, 1940, the German embassy in Washington was attacked by a group of protesters, who threw rocks, bricks, and bottles at the building. The attack was in response to Germany's invasion of Belgium, the Netherlands, and France, and was one of many such incidents in the United States during World War II.

4. In 1963, civil rights leader Medgar Evers was assassinated outside his home in Jackson, Mississippi. Evers had been a prominent figure in the struggle for racial equality and justice in the South, and his death was a major blow to the movement. His murder would become a catalyst for further activism and change.

5. The Washington Capitals won the Stanley Cup on June 4, 2018, making it the first championship in the team's 44-year history. Led by captain Alex Ovechkin, the Capitals defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in five games to claim the coveted trophy. The victory was celebrated by fans all across D.C.