What Happened on August 4?
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EVENTS ON AUGUST 4
Explore the most important historical events that happened on August 4, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Matica slovenská
Year:
1863
Matica slovenská, Slovakia's public-law cultural and scientific institution focusing on topics around the Slovak nation, is established in Martin.
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Flag of Japan
Year:
1854
The Hinomaru is established as the official flag to be flown from Japanese ships.
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The Saturday Evening Post
Year:
1821
The Saturday Evening Post is published for the first time as a weekly newspaper.
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War of 1812
Year:
1814
War of 1812: The ultimately unsuccessful Siege of Fort Erie begins as British forces attempt to recapture the fort and drive American forces out of Canada.
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American Indian Wars
Year:
1873
American Indian Wars: While protecting a railroad survey party in Montana, the United States 7th Cavalry, under Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer clashes for the first time with the Cheyenne and Lakota people near the Tongue River; only one man on each side is killed.
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Granny (sea anemone)
Year:
1887
Granny, a sea anemone, died in Edinburgh after nearly 60 years in captivity. Her death was reported in The Scotsman and The New York Times.
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12th Army (German Empire)
Year:
1915
World War I: The German 12th Army occupies Warsaw during the Gorlice–Tarnów Offensive and the Great Retreat of 1915.
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World War I
Year:
1914
World War I: In response to the German invasion of Belgium, Belgium and the British Empire declare war on Germany. The United States declares its neutrality.
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BIRTHS ON AUGUST 4
Discover famous people and historical figures born on August 4, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Percy Bysshe Shelley
Year of birth:
1792
Percy Bysshe Shelley, English poet and playwright (died 1822)
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Robin Harper
Year of birth:
1940
Robin Harper, Scottish academic and politician
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Larry Knechtel
Year of birth:
1940
Larry Knechtel, American bass player and pianist (died 2009)
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William Rowan Hamilton
Year of birth:
1805
William Rowan Hamilton, Irish physicist, astronomer, and mathematician (died 1865)
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Ted Strickland
Year of birth:
1941
Ted Strickland, American psychologist and politician, 68th Governor of Ohio
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Nicolas-Jacques Conté
Year of birth:
1755
Nicolas-Jacques Conté, French soldier, painter, balloonist, and inventor (died 1805)
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David Lange
Year of birth:
1942
David Lange, New Zealand lawyer and politician, 32nd Prime Minister of New Zealand (died 2005)
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Johann Gottlob Lehmann
Year of birth:
1719
Johann Gottlob Lehmann, German mineralogist and geologist (died 1767)
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DEATHS ON AUGUST 4
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on August 4, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Isaac Levitan
Year of death:
1900
Isaac Levitan, Russian painter and educator (born 1860)
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Jules Lemaître
Year of death:
1914
Jules Lemaître, French playwright and critic (born 1853)
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Dave Gregory (cricketer)
Year of death:
1919
Dave Gregory, Australian cricketer and umpire (born 1845)
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Enver Pasha
Year of death:
1922
Enver Pasha, Ottoman general and politician (born 1881)
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Samuel J. Tilden
Year of death:
1886
Samuel J. Tilden, American lawyer and politician, 25th Governor of New York (born 1814)
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Hans Christian Andersen
Year of death:
1875
Hans Christian Andersen, Danish novelist, short story writer, and poet (born 1805)
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Kristjan Jaak Peterson
Year of death:
1822
Kristjan Jaak Peterson, Estonian poet and author (born 1801)
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Jacob Aall
Year of death:
1844
Jacob Aall, Norwegian economist, historian, and politician (born 1773)
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HOLIDAYS ON AUGUST 4
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on August 4 around the world.
Coast Guard Day
Coast Guard Day (United States)
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August 4 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: August 4 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Cook Islands
Constitution Day (Cook Islands); first Monday in August
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Barack Obama Day
Barack Obama Day in Illinois in the United States
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2020 Beirut explosion
2020 Beirut explosion commemoration day in Lebanon
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Aristarchus of Thessalonica
Christian feast day: Aristarchus
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Saint Sithney
Christian feast day: Sithney, patron saint of mad dogs
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Frédéric Janssoone
Christian feast day: Blessed Frédéric Janssoone
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