1980⚡ Event
Led Zeppelin disbands
The English rock group Led Zeppelin officially disbanded. The band was a prominent force in rock music.
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What Happened on December 4?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for December 4 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on December 4(5)
1986⚡ Event
MV Amazon Venture oil spill
The MV Amazon Venture oil tanker began leaking while at the port of Savannah. This resulted in an oil spill of approximately 500,000 US gallons.
disastereconomics
1992⚡ Event
US troops deployed to Somalia
U.S. president George H. W. Bush ordered American troops into Somalia to help provide humanitarian aid and restore order. This occurred during the ongoing Somali Civil War.
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2006⚡ Event
Jena Six incident
Six black teenagers assaulted a white student in Jena, Louisiana. The subsequent court cases became a cause célèbre for perceived racial injustice in the United States.
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2012⚡ Event
"Il Canto degli Italiani" becomes Italy's national anthem
"Il Canto degli Italiani" officially became the national anthem of Italy. It was provisionally chosen 66 years prior following the birth of the Italian Republic.
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Birthdays on December 4(5)
1999🎂 Birth
Kim Do-yeon
Kim Do-yeon is a South Korean singer and actress.
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1999🎂 Birth
Kang Mi-na
Kang Mi-na is a South Korean actress and singer.
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2003🎂 Birth
Jackson Holliday
Jackson Holliday is an American professional baseball player.
sports
2003🎂 Birth
Kim Do-ah
Kim Do-ah is a South Korean singer and actress.
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Deaths on December 4(5)
2016🕊️ Death
Patricia Robins
Patricia Robins was a British writer and WAAF officer.
literature
2022🕊️ Death
Bob McGrath
Bob McGrath was an American singer and actor.
entertainmentmusic
2024🕊️ Death
Princess Birgitta of Sweden
Princess Birgitta of Sweden was a Swedish royal.
politics
December 4 in History
December 4 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on December 4
Examples currently recorded for December 4 include Led Zeppelin disbands (1980), MV Amazon Venture oil spill (1986), US troops deployed to Somalia (1992). View all events →
Birthdays on December 4
People recorded as born on December 4 include Kim Do-yeon, Kang Mi-na, María Dueñas. View all birthdays →
Deaths on December 4
Remembered figures who died on December 4 include Patricia Robins, Shashi Kapoor, Bob McGrath. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on December 4?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for December 4: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for December 4?
- One event currently recorded for December 4 is: Led Zeppelin disbands.
- Who was born on December 4?
- People recorded as born on December 4 include Kim Do-yeon, Kang Mi-na, María Dueñas.
- How many historical events are recorded for December 4?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for December 4.
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