August 4: What Happened on This Day in History
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 what happened on August 4th in history, famous birthdays on August 4th, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to August 4.
What happened on August 4?
Here's what happened on August 4th in history:
- 2023: The Ethiopian government has officially declared a state of emergency in the Amhara Region following intense and escalating armed confrontations between the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) and the Fano militia. This declaration signals the severity of the regional conflict and suggests potential military and administrative measures to control the situation.
- 2018: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro survived an assassination attempt using drones during a military event in Caracas. The incident resulted in eight people being injured, marking a significant moment of political tension in Venezuela.
- 2015: During the Yemeni Civil War, approximately 1,500 United Arab Emirates Army soldiers deployed to Aden with tanks and heavy equipment. The deployment aimed to support fighters loyal to former President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi against Houthi militants, following previous unsuccessful attempts by the Royal Saudi Air Force and Saudi Arabian Army to defeat the Houthis.
- 2013: The United States implemented an unprecedented security measure by closing 22 diplomatic missions across North Africa and the Middle East in response to credible intelligence about a potential Al-Qaeda terrorist attack.
- 1997: The Keenen Ivory Wayans comedy show premieres on Fox Television, introducing a new comedic variety program to national audiences.
- 1991: The Seattle Mariners achieved a significant baseball performance milestone, reaching 9 games over .500 for the first time in the team's history.
- 1986: OPEC lowers oil production 20%
- 1984: Carl Lewis secured a gold medal in the men's 100m dash at the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, further establishing himself as a legendary track and field athlete.
- 1982: In a remarkable baseball career moment, New York Mets player Joel Youngblood achieved the rare feat of getting a hit in two different cities for two different teams on the same day. He played for the Mets in a day game in Chicago, was traded mid-day, and then played for the Montreal Expos in a night game in Philadelphia.
- 1976: Roy Herbert Thomson, a prominent Canadian media mogul and publisher, passed away on this date. Lord Thomson of Fleet was a significant figure in the international publishing and media landscape, known for building a vast media empire that spanned newspapers, broadcasting, and publishing across multiple countries.
What famous birthdays are on August 4?
On August 4th there are the following famous birthdays:
![Barack Obama]()
Barack Obama (1961)44th President of the United States, Barack Obama made history as the first African American president.
![Meghan Markle]()
Meghan Markle (1981)Meghan Markle is a former American actress who became the Duchess of Sussex after marrying Prince Harry in 2018.
![Kishore Kumar]()
Kishore Kumar (1929)Legendary Indian playback singer and actor who revolutionized Bollywood music, known for his versatile voice and comedic acting skills in...
![Dylan Sprouse]()
Dylan Sprouse (1992)Dylan Sprouse is an American actor famous for his childhood roles on Disney Channel and later for his independent film work and...
![Cole Sprouse]()
Cole Sprouse (1992)Cole Sprouse is an American actor and social media personality known for his roles in Disney Channel's 'The Suite Life of Zack & Cody' and...
![Dolores del Rio]()
Dolores del Rio (1905)Dolores del Rio was a pioneering Mexican actress who became a major star in Hollywood during the Golden Age of cinema, renowned for her...
![Billy Bob Thornton]()
Billy Bob Thornton (1955)Billy Bob Thornton is an acclaimed American actor, filmmaker, and musician, best known for his Oscar-winning performance in 'Sling Blade'...
![Greta Gerwig]()
Greta Gerwig (1983)Acclaimed American film director, screenwriter, and actress known for critically acclaimed films like 'Lady Bird' and 'Barbie', who has...
![Frank Vincent]()
Frank Vincent (1939)Renowned American actor and producer known for his roles in Martin Scorsese films and as a character actor in mob-related movies.
![Kurt Busch]()
Kurt Busch (1978)Professional NASCAR driver known for his successful racing career in the Cup Series.
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Who died on August 4?
On August 4th the following celebrities died:
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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)Victor Mature was a prominent Hollywood actor known for his muscular physique and versatile acting skills, starring in numerous films across...
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Melvyn Douglas (1981)Melvyn Douglas was a renowned Hollywood actor who won two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor in 'Hud' and 'Being There'.
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- Raul Hilberg (2007)
Pioneering Holocaust scholar whose seminal work 'The Destruction of the European Jews' is considered the most comprehensive analysis of the...
- Craig Jones (musician) (2008)
Craig Jones is a renowned keyboardist for the iconic heavy metal band Slipknot, known for their intense and groundbreaking music.
- Seichō Matsumoto (1992)
Renowned Japanese author and journalist known for his influential mystery novels and non-fiction works that critically examined social...
- Edgar Adrian (1977)
1st baron adrian, english physiologist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1889).
What day of the year is August 4?
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.
What day of the week is August 4?
On August 4th, 2025 the day of the week is Monday.
| August | 2025 | |||||
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| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
What zodiac sign is associated with the day August 4?
The zodiac sign associated with August 4th is Leo according to the Western Zodiac.
