What Happened on June 4?
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EVENTS ON JUNE 4
Explore the most important historical events that happened on June 4, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Henry Ford
Year:
1896
Henry Ford completes the Ford Quadricycle, his first gasoline-powered automobile and also gives it a successful test run.
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Massachusetts
Year:
1912
Massachusetts becomes the first state of the United States to set a minimum wage.
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Express train
Year:
1876
An express train called the Transcontinental Express arrives in San Francisco via the first transcontinental railroad, 83 hours and 39 minutes after leaving New York City.
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American Civil War
Year:
1862
American Civil War: Confederate troops evacuate Fort Pillow on the Mississippi River, leaving the way clear for Union troops to take Memphis, Tennessee.
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Second Italian War of Independence
Year:
1859
Italian Independence wars: In the Battle of Magenta, the French army, under Louis-Napoleon, defeat the Austrian army.
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Emily Davison
Year:
1913
Emily Davison, a suffragette, runs out in front of King George V's horse at The Derby. She is trampled, never regains consciousness, and dies four days later.
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World War I
Year:
1916
World War I: Russia opens the Brusilov Offensive with an artillery barrage of Austro-Hungarian lines in Galicia.
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Hungary
Year:
1920
Hungary loses 71% of its territory and 63% of its population when the Treaty of Trianon is signed in Paris.
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BIRTHS ON JUNE 4
Discover famous people and historical figures born on June 4, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
John Harvard (politician)
Year of birth:
1938
John Harvard, Canadian journalist and politician, 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba (died 2016)
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George Reid (Scottish politician)
Year of birth:
1939
George Reid, Scottish journalist and politician, 2nd Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament
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Art Mahaffey
Year of birth:
1938
Art Mahaffey, American baseball player
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Freddy Fender
Year of birth:
1937
Freddy Fender, American singer and guitarist (died 2006)
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Gorilla Monsoon
Year of birth:
1937
Gorilla Monsoon, American wrestler (died 1999)
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Henri Pachard
Year of birth:
1939
Henri Pachard, American director and producer (died 2008)
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Ludwig Schwarz
Year of birth:
1940
Ludwig Schwarz, Slovak-Austrian bishop
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Michelle Phillips
Year of birth:
1944
Michelle Phillips, American singer-songwriter and actress
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DEATHS ON JUNE 4
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on June 4, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Zhang Zuolin
Year of death:
1928
Zhang Zuolin, Chinese warlord (born 1873)
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Harry Frazee
Year of death:
1929
Harry Frazee, American director, producer, and agent (born 1881)
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Hussein, King of Hejaz
Year of death:
1931
Hussein bin Ali, Sharif of Mecca, Sharif and Emir of Mecca, King of the Hejaz (born 1853–54)
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Ahmet Haşim
Year of death:
1933
Ahmet Haşim, Turkish poet and author (born 1884)
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Fred Spofforth
Year of death:
1926
Fred Spofforth, Australian-English cricketer and coach (born 1853)
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Margaret Murray Washington
Year of death:
1925
Margaret Murray Washington, American Academic (born 1865)
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Abdulaziz
Year of death:
1876
Abdülaziz of the Ottoman Empire, 32nd Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (born 1830)
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George Griffith
Year of death:
1906
George Griffith, British writer (born 1857)
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HOLIDAYS ON JUNE 4
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on June 4 around the world.
Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim
Birthday of C. G. E. Mannerheim, Marshal of Finland and the flag flying day of the Finnish Defence Forces (Finland)
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Trianon Treaty Day
Trianon Treaty Day (Romania)
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Memorials for the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests and massacre
Memorials for the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests and massacre (International)
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Filippo Smaldone
Christian feast day: Filippo Smaldone
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June 4 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: June 4 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Francis Caracciolo
Christian feast day: Francis Caracciolo
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Optatus
Christian feast day: Optatus
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Saint Petroc
Christian feast day: Petroc of Cornwall
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