February 4: What Happened on This Day in History
February 4th marks the 35th day of the Gregorian calendar year. There are 330 days (331 in case of leap years) remaining until the end of the year.
Discover what happened on February 4th in history, famous birthdays on February 4th, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to February 4.
What happened on February 4?
Here's what happened on February 4th in history:
- 2008: Harry Richard Landis passes away at age 108 in Sun City Center, Florida, marking him as the second-to-last surviving American soldier from World War I.
- 2006: Betty Friedan, a groundbreaking American feminist, activist, and writer who was instrumental in the second-wave feminist movement, passed away. Born in 1921, she was best known for her influential book 'The Feminine Mystique', which challenged traditional gender roles and sparked significant social change.
- 2000: Phil Tonken, an American radio and television announcer who was born in 1919, passed away. Tonken was a notable media personality during the mid-20th century broadcasting era.
- 1994: The 10th Soap Opera Digest Awards are held, with the popular television series 'Days of Our Lives' receiving recognition, highlighting the cultural significance of daytime television.
- 1990: New Zealand cricket legend Richard Hadlee achieved a significant milestone by taking his 400th Test Cricket wicket, dismissing Indian batsman Sanjay Manjrekar during a match.
- 1987: Lucie Šafářová is a notable Czech professional tennis player known for her achievements in singles and doubles competitions.
- 1985: Naval exercises were canceled when the United States refused to disclose the presence of nuclear weapons, highlighting the growing diplomatic friction between the two nations over nuclear policy.
- 1983: Jose Happart was elected as the Mayor of Voeren, a municipality in Belgium, marking a significant local political event during a period of linguistic and regional tensions in Belgium.
- 1977: A tragic Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) elevated train accident occurred when one train rear-ended another and derailed, crashing onto a Chicago street. The catastrophic incident resulted in 11 fatalities and approximately 180 injuries, marking the worst accident in the agency's history.
- 1975: On February 4, 1975, a devastating magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haicheng, China, resulting in approximately 10,000 fatalities. Remarkably, an evacuation warning was issued the day before the earthquake, based on several critical scientific observations: changes in land elevation, ground water level variations, widespread reports of unusual animal behavior, and numerous foreshocks. This early warning potentially saved thousands of lives by prompting residents to seek safer locations.
What famous birthdays are on February 4?
On February 4th there are the following famous birthdays:
![Charles Lindbergh]()
Charles Lindbergh (1902)Pioneering American aviator who completed the first solo non-stop transatlantic flight from New York to Paris in 1927, becoming a global...
![Lawrence Taylor]()
Lawrence Taylor (1959)Legendary NFL linebacker for the New York Giants, widely considered one of the most dominant defensive players in football history, who...
![Alice Cooper]()
Alice Cooper (1948)Legendary rock musician known for theatrical shock rock performances, pioneering a dramatic and provocative style in 1970s rock music.
![Natalie Imbruglia]()
Natalie Imbruglia (1975)Internationally recognized Australian singer-songwriter, actress, and model who rose to fame in the late 1990s with her hit single 'Torn'...
![Pamelyn Ferdin]()
Pamelyn Ferdin (1959)Accomplished child actress who specialized in voice acting for animated films and television series, contributing significantly to...
![Urmila Matondkar]()
Urmila Matondkar (1974)Urmila Matondkar is a prominent Bollywood actress known for her versatile performances, particularly her iconic role in the critically...
![Betty Friedan]()
Betty Friedan (1921)Pioneering American feminist who wrote 'The Feminine Mystique' and co-founded the National Organization for Women (NOW), significantly...
![Dan Quayle]()
![Ida Lupino]()
Ida Lupino (1918)Pioneering actress and filmmaker who broke barriers in Hollywood, becoming one of the first female directors in the male-dominated film...
![Conrad Bain]()
Conrad Bain (1923)Canadian-American actor best known for his role in the sitcom 'Diff'rent Strokes', who served in the Canadian Army during World War II and...
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Who died on February 4?
On February 4th the following celebrities died:
![John Mahoney]()
John Mahoney (2018)Renowned English-American actor best known for his role in the TV series 'Frasier' as Martin Crane, a beloved sitcom character.
![Betty Friedan]()
Betty Friedan (2006)Pioneering American feminist who wrote 'The Feminine Mystique' and co-founded the National Organization for Women (NOW), significantly...
![Ossie Davis]()
Ossie Davis (2005)Prominent African American actor, playwright, and civil rights activist from Cogdell, Georgia, known for his significant contributions to...
![John Dehner]()
John Dehner (1992)Versatile character actor known for Western and television roles, with a notable career spanning multiple decades in film and TV.
![George Nader]()
George Nader (2002)George Nader was a prominent American actor at Universal Studios during the 1950s, known for his international film career.
![Barbara McNair]()
Barbara McNair (2007)Barbara McNair was an accomplished African American actress and singer known for her work in film, television, and music during the 1960s...
![Una O'Connor]()
Una O'Connor (1959)Una O'Connor was a talented actress known for her roles in classic films like 'The Invisible Man' and 'The Bride of Frankenstein.
- Karen Carpenter (1983)
Iconic American singer and drummer of the legendary duo The Carpenters, who dominated pop music in the 1970s with their distinctive soft...
- Patricia Highsmith (1995)
Patricia Highsmith was a renowned American novelist famous for psychological thrillers like 'The Talented Mr.
- Carl Rogers (1987)
Carl Rogers was a prominent humanistic psychologist who developed client-centered therapy, revolutionizing psychological counseling by...
What day of the year is February 4?
February 4th marks the 35th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
There are 330 days remaining until the end of the year (or 331 days in case of leap years).
February 4th is the 4th day of the month of February.
What zodiac sign is associated with the day February 4?
The zodiac sign associated with February 4th is Aquarius according to the Western Zodiac.
