August 4th: What is special about this date?

August 4th marks the 216th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 217th in case of leap years). There are 149 days remaining until the end of the year. Discover famous birthdays on August 4th, celebrities died on this date, the zodiac sign associated to August 4th and what happened on August 4th in history. On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 4th.

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August 4th: what famous birthdays are on this date?

On August 4th there are the following famous birthdays:


  • Barack Obama
    Barack Obama (1961)

    American president elected in 2008.

  • Meghan Markle
    Meghan Markle (1981)

    Meghan markle is a former american actress who became the duchess of sussex after marrying prince harry in 2018.

  • Dylan Sprouse
    Dylan Sprouse (1992)

    Dylan sprouse is an american actor known for his role as zack martin on the disney channel series the suite life of zack & cody.

  • Cole Sprouse
    Cole Sprouse (1992)

    Cole sprouse is an american actor known for his role as jughead jones on the tv show riverdale.

  • Billy Bob Thornton
    Billy Bob Thornton (1955)

    Billy bob thornton is an american actor, filmmaker, and musician known for his roles in films such as sling blade and monster's ball.

  • Dolores del Rio
    Dolores del Rio (1905)

    Dolores del rio was a mexican actress known for her beauty and talent, and for being one of the first latin american actresses to achieve...

  • Louis Armstrong
    Louis Armstrong (1901)

    American jazz trumpeter.

  • Daniel Dae Kim
    Daniel Dae Kim (1968)

    Daniel dae kim is an american actor known for his roles in tv series such as lost and hawaii five-0.

  • Marques Houston
    Marques Houston (1981)

    Marques houston is an american actor and r&b singer, best known for his role as roger evans in the television show sister, sister and for...

  • Kishore Kumar
    Kishore Kumar (1929)

    Indian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).

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August 4th: who died on this date?

On August 4th the following celebrities died:


  • Pearl White
    Pearl White (1938)

    Pearl white was an american silent film actress best known for her work in serial films, particularly in 'the perils of pauline'.

  • Victor Mature
    Victor Mature (1999)

    American actor.

  • Melvyn Douglas
    Melvyn Douglas (1981)

    Melvyn Douglas was a talented actor known for his roles in film and television.

  • Mary Miles Minter
    Mary Miles Minter (1984)

    Silent screen star dies of heart failure at the age of 82.

  • Zee Zeev Jabotinsky (1940)

    Prominent Zionist leader and founder of the Revisionist Zionist movement.

  • Elysian Kistler (2005)

    Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

  • Hanz Christian Andersen (1875)

    Famous Danish author best known for his fairy tales like The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling.

  • Briena Svedberg (1996)

    Known for her work in physical chemistry and the development of the Svedberg equation.

  • Frimy D'Orsay (1852)

    French painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

  • See all famous people who died on August 4th

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August 4th: what zodiac sign is associated with this date?


On August 4th, the zodiac sign associated with this date is Leo according to the Western Zodiac.

Leo zodiac sign

August 4th: what is special about the Leo sign?

The Leo sign encompasses people born between July 23rd and August 22nd.

You can discover Leo's personality traits and attitude and Leo's most and least compatible signs.

If you're a Leo born in August discover why August born are so special.

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August 4th: what happened on this date in history?

Here's what happened on August 4th in history:


  • Aug 4, 1913: In China, the province of Chungking declares independence Chinese Republican forces crush the rebellion in a couple of weeks.
  • Aug 4, 1922: Female 1st baseman Lizzie Murphy plays on AL all-star team
  • Aug 4, 1927: Peace Bridge between US and Canada is opened.
  • Aug 4, 1934: New York Giants' player Mel Ott sets record of six runs in game and beats Philadelphia Phillies 21-4.
  • Aug 4, 1936: Ioannis Metaxas names himself Dictator of Greece
  • Aug 4, 1947: The Supreme Court of Japan is established.
  • Aug 4, 1970: Jim Morrison arrested for drunkenness
  • Aug 4, 1982: New York Mets' Joel Youngblood singles in Chicago Cubs' day game, then singles for Montreal Expos in Philadelphia night game. (He was traded in between).
  • Aug 4, 1984: Republic of Upper Volta becomes Bourkina Fasso
  • Aug 4, 1997: Keenan Ivory Wayan Show, premieres on Fox TV
  • Aug 4, 2015: Yemeni Civil War (2015-present), Saudi military intervention in Yemen (2015): Around 1,500 United Arab Emirates Army soldiers deploy with tanks, heavy equipment and heavy equipment to Aden, a strategic city in southern Yemen. This is where heavy fighting has occurred between Houthi militants as well as fighters loyal the former regime of Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi. The Royal Saudi Air Force and Saudi Arabian Army failed to defeat the Houthis in previous attempts.
  • Aug 4, 2018: Drone explosions in Caracas: Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro survived an assassination attempt using drones while he was speaking at a military event held in Caracas. Eight people are hurt.
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What day of the year is August 4th?


August 4th marks the 216th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 217th in case of leap years).

There are 149 days remaining until the end of the year.

August 4th is the 4th day of the month of August.