What Happened on March 4?
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EVENTS ON MARCH 4
Explore the most important historical events that happened on March 4, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Cyril VI of Constantinople
Year:
1813
Cyril VI of Constantinople is elected Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople.
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War of 1812
Year:
1814
War of 1812: Americans defeat British forces at the Battle of Longwoods between London, Ontario and Thamesville, near present-day Wardsville, Ontario.
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Chicago
Year:
1837
The city of Chicago is incorporated.
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Castle Hill convict rebellion
Year:
1804
Castle Hill Rebellion: Irish convicts rebel against British colonial authority in the Colony of New South Wales.
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John Adams
Year:
1797
John Adams is inaugurated as the 2nd President of the United States of America, becoming the first President to begin his presidency on March 4.
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Departments of France
Year:
1790
France is divided into 83 départements, cutting across the former provinces in an attempt to dislodge regional loyalties based on ownership of land by the nobility.
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Vermont
Year:
1791
Vermont is admitted to the United States as the fourteenth state.
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Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution
Year:
1794
The 11th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is passed by the U.S. Congress.
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BIRTHS ON MARCH 4
Discover famous people and historical figures born on March 4, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Halim El-Dabh
Year of birth:
1921
Halim El-Dabh, Egyptian-American composer and educator (died 2017)
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Joan Greenwood
Year of birth:
1921
Joan Greenwood, English actress (died 1987)
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Patrick Moore
Year of birth:
1923
Patrick Moore, English astronomer and television host (died 2012)
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Francis King
Year of birth:
1923
Francis King, English author and poet (died 2011)
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Kenneth O'Donnell
Year of birth:
1924
Kenneth O'Donnell, American soldier and politician (died 1977)
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Jean Lecanuet
Year of birth:
1920
Jean Lecanuet, French politician, French Minister of Justice (died 1993)
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Alan MacNaughtan
Year of birth:
1920
Alan MacNaughtan, Scottish-English actor (died 2002)
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Clyde McCullough
Year of birth:
1917
Clyde McCullough, American baseball player, coach, and manager (died 1982)
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DEATHS ON MARCH 4
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on March 4, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Clarence Kingsbury
Year of death:
1949
Clarence Kingsbury, English cyclist (born 1882)
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Antonin Artaud
Year of death:
1948
Antonin Artaud, French actor and director (born 1896)
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Lucille La Verne
Year of death:
1945
Lucille La Verne, American actress (born 1872)
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Charles Scott Sherrington
Year of death:
1952
Charles Scott Sherrington, English neurophysiologist and pathologist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1857)
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Noel Gay
Year of death:
1954
Noel Gay, English composer and songwriter (born 1898)
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Nicholas Schenck
Year of death:
1969
Nicholas Schenck, Russian-American businessman (born 1881)
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William Carlos Williams
Year of death:
1963
William Carlos Williams, American poet, short story writer, and essayist (born 1883)
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Herbert O'Conor
Year of death:
1960
Herbert O'Conor, American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 51st Governor of Maryland (born 1896)
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HOLIDAYS ON MARCH 4
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on March 4 around the world.
Zoltán Meszlényi
Christian feast day: Blessed Zoltán Meszlényi
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March 4 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: March 4 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Kaziuko mugė
St Casimir's Day (Poland and Lithuania)
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World Obesity Day
World Obesity Day
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Peter of Pappacarbone
Christian feast day: Peter of Pappacarbone
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Paul Cuffe
Christian feast day: Paul Cuffee (Episcopal Church)
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Saint Casimir
Christian feast day: Casimir
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Adrian and Natalia of Nicomedia
Christian feast day: Adrian of Nicomedia
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