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?
Browse 17 historical entries recorded for April 4 — 6 events, 5 births, and 6 deaths.
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Image retrieved via Wikipedia: World Trade Center (1973–2001)
Historical Events on April 4(6)
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.
economics
1975⚡ Event
Microsoft is founded
Bill Gates and Paul Allen establish Microsoft, a company that becomes central to the personal computer revolution.
technologyeconomics
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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Birthdays on April 4(5)
2001🎂 Birth
Birth of Anzor Alem
Anzor Alem, a Congolese actor and singer, was born.
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2001🎂 Birth
Birth of Jalen Carter
Jalen Carter, an American football player, was born.
sports
2001🎂 Birth
Birth of Angelo Stiller
Angelo Stiller, a German footballer, was born.
sports
2003🎂 Birth
Birth of Harvey Elliott
Harvey Elliott, an English footballer, was born.
sports
2005🎂 Birth
Birth of Lil Mabu
Lil Mabu, an American rapper, was born.
musicentertainment
Deaths on April 4(6)
1968🕊️ Death
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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2024🕊️ Death
Death of Lynne Reid Banks
Lynne Reid Banks, a British author, died.
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2024🕊️ Death
Death of Thomas Gumbleton
Thomas Gumbleton, an American Roman Catholic prelate, died.
religion
2024🕊️ Death
Pat Zachry
Pat Zachry, an American baseball player, died on April 4, 2024. He was born in 1952.
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2025🕊️ Death
Death of Manoj Kumar
Manoj Kumar, an Indian actor, director, producer, and screenwriter, died.
artsentertainment
2025🕊️ Death
Death of Tony Rundle
Tony Rundle, an Australian politician and the 40th Premier of Tasmania, died.
politics
April 4 in History
April 4 is home to 17 recorded historical entries in our collection: 6 events, 5 births, and 6 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on April 4
Examples currently recorded for April 4 include NATO is founded (1949), World Trade Center Dedicated (1973), Microsoft is founded (1975). View all events →
Birthdays on April 4
People recorded as born on April 4 include Birth of Anzor Alem, Birth of Jalen Carter, Birth of Angelo Stiller. View all birthdays →
Deaths on April 4
Remembered figures who died on April 4 include Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated, Death of Lynne Reid Banks, Death of Thomas Gumbleton. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on April 4?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 17 entries for April 4: 6 events, 5 births, and 6 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for April 4?
- One event currently recorded for April 4 is: NATO is founded.
- Who was born on April 4?
- People recorded as born on April 4 include Birth of Anzor Alem, Birth of Jalen Carter, Birth of Angelo Stiller.
- How many historical events are recorded for April 4?
- The current DayFacts collection records 6 historical events for April 4.
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