1949⚡ Event
NATO is founded
Twelve countries sign the North Atlantic Treaty in Washington, D.C., creating the NATO military alliance.
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What Happened on April 4?
Discover 17 historical moments on April 4 — 8 events, 5 birthdays, and 4 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on April 4(8)
1968⚡ Event
Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated
Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, prompting grief and unrest across the United States.
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1973⚡ Event
World Trade Center Dedicated
The World Trade Center in New York City was officially dedicated. This occurred a year after the completion of its twin towers.
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1975⚡ Event
Microsoft is founded
Bill Gates and Paul Allen establish Microsoft, a company that becomes central to the personal computer revolution.
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1975⚡ Event
Microsoft Founded
Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They aimed to develop and sell BASIC interpreters for the Altair 8800.
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1975⚡ Event
Operation Babylift Plane Crash
During the Vietnam War, a U.S. Air Force plane crash-landed at Tan Son Nhut Air Base while evacuating children from South Vietnam. The crash killed 78 children and 60 other people.
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1988⚡ Event
Evan Mecham Impeachment
Evan Mecham, Governor of Arizona, was removed from office after being convicted in his impeachment trial.
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2013⚡ Event
Thane Building Collapse
A building collapsed on tribal land in Thane, Maharashtra, India, causing 74 deaths.
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Famous Birthdays on April 4(5)
2001🎂 Birth
Birth of Anzor Alem
Anzor Alem, a Congolese actor and singer, was born.
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Notable Deaths on April 4(4)
2024🕊️ Death
Death of Thomas Gumbleton
Thomas Gumbleton, an American Roman Catholic prelate, died.
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2025🕊️ Death
Death of Manoj Kumar
Manoj Kumar, an Indian actor, director, producer, and screenwriter, died.
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2025🕊️ Death
Death of Tony Rundle
Tony Rundle, an Australian politician and the 40th Premier of Tasmania, died.
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April 4 in History
April 4 is home to 17 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 8 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 4 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1949 to the present day.
Major Events on April 4
Among the most notable events on April 4: NATO is founded (1949), Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated (1968), World Trade Center Dedicated (1973). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on April 4
Notable figures born on April 4 include Birth of Anzor Alem, Birth of Jalen Carter, Birth of Angelo Stiller. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on April 4
Remembered figures who died on April 4 include Death of Lynne Reid Banks, Death of Thomas Gumbleton, Death of Manoj Kumar. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on April 4?
- April 4 is home to 17 recorded historical entries, including 8 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 4 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on April 4?
- One of the most notable events on April 4 is: NATO is founded.
- Who was born on April 4?
- Famous figures born on April 4 include Birth of Anzor Alem, Birth of Jalen Carter, Birth of Angelo Stiller.
- How many historical events happened on April 4?
- Our collection records 8 historical events on April 4, spanning centuries of world history.
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