1997⚡ Event
Death of Jeanne Calment
French supercentenarian Jeanne Calment died at 122 years, 164 days, holding the record for the longest confirmed human lifespan.
What Happened on August 4?
Discover 15 historical moments on August 4 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Hero image inspired by: Sri Lankan civil war
Historical Events on August 4(5)
2006⚡ Event
Mutur Massacre
Seventeen employees of the French NGO ACF International were massacred in Mutur during the Sri Lankan civil war.
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2007⚡ Event
Buenos Aires Airport Scandal
An airport police officer discovered US$800,000 in a suitcase at Jorge Newbery Airfield, sparking an international scandal.
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2014⚡ Event
Death of Julieka Ivanna Dhu
Julieka Ivanna Dhu, an Aboriginal Australian woman, died in police custody after her condition was ignored.
2020⚡ Event
Beirut Explosion
A large explosion of ammonium nitrate at the Port of Beirut killed 218 people and caused US$15 billion in damage.
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Famous Birthdays on August 4(5)
Notable Deaths on August 4(5)
2024🕊️ Death
Tsung-Dao Lee
Tsung-Dao Lee was a Chinese-American physicist and academic who won the Nobel Prize.
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August 4 in History
August 4 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1997 to the present day.
Major Events on August 4
Among the most notable events on August 4: Death of Jeanne Calment (1997), Mutur Massacre (2006), Buenos Aires Airport Scandal (2007). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on August 4
Notable figures born on August 4 include Daniele Garozzo, Domingo Germán, Bobby Shmurda. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on August 4
Remembered figures who died on August 4 include Nuon Chea, Dalia Fadila, Charles Cyphers. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on August 4?
- August 4 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on August 4?
- One of the most notable events on August 4 is: Death of Jeanne Calment.
- Who was born on August 4?
- Famous figures born on August 4 include Daniele Garozzo, Domingo Germán, Bobby Shmurda.
- How many historical events happened on August 4?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on August 4, spanning centuries of world history.
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