1. On March 4, 1789, the first session of the United States Congress was held in New York City, marking the beginning of a new era for the newly-formed nation. This event took place at Federal Hall on Wall Street, which was the site of George Washington's inauguration as first President of the United States a few weeks later.

2. In 1829, the first regular horse-drawn omnibus service in New York City began operations on March 4th. The new mode of transportation was a significant improvement over the previous system of private carriages and public stagecoaches, and helped to ease traffic congestion on the city's growing streets.

3. On March 4, 1853, the first official baseball game was played in New York City at the Elysian Fields in Hoboken, New Jersey. The game was between the New York Knickerbockers and the Washington Nationals, and it marked the beginning of a new era for one of America's favorite pastimes.

4. In 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt was inaugurated as President of the United States on March 4th, during one of the darkest times in American history. His famous speech, in which he declared that "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself", provided hope and inspiration to millions of Americans during the Great Depression.

5. On March 4, 1966, John Lennon of the Beatles sparked a controversy when he was quoted in an interview as saying that "the Beatles are more popular than Jesus". The comment sparked protests and outrage in the United States, particularly in the Bible Belt, and led to boycotts of the band's music and activities.