1998⚡ Event
Afghanistan earthquake
An earthquake registering 5.9 MW struck northern Afghanistan, triggering landslides that killed over 2,300 people and destroyed around 15,000 homes.
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What Happened on February 4?
Discover 15 historical moments on February 4 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on February 4(5)
1999⚡ Event
Amadou Diallo shooting
Four plain-clothes New York City police officers shot and killed Amadou Diallo, an unarmed 23-year-old immigrant from Guinea, prompting outrage both in and outside the city.
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1999⚡ Event
New Carissa oil spill
The Philippine-flagged freighter New Carissa ran aground near Coos Bay, Oregon, causing one of the worst oil spills in the state's history.
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2008⚡ Event
London low emission zone begins operation
The London low emission zone, charging certain diesel-powered commercial vehicles to enter Greater London, came into operation on February 4, 2008.
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2015⚡ Event
TransAsia Airways Flight 235 crash
Shortly after takeoff from Taipei Songshan Airport, the crew of TransAsia Airways Flight 235 shut down the wrong engine in response to a flameout, leading to a crash that resulted in 43 deaths.
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Famous Birthdays on February 4(5)
1999🎂 Birth
MJ Lenderman
MJ Lenderman is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
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Notable Deaths on February 4(5)
February 4 in History
February 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 1998 to the present day.
Major Events on February 4
Among the most notable events on February 4: Afghanistan earthquake (1998), Amadou Diallo shooting (1999), New Carissa oil spill (1999). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on February 4
Notable figures born on February 4 include Malik Monk, Maximilian Wöber, MJ Lenderman. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on February 4
Remembered figures who died on February 4 include Kim In-hyeok, Vani Jairam, Sherif Ismail. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on February 4?
- February 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 February 4?
- One of the most notable events on February 4 is: Afghanistan earthquake.
- Who was born on February 4?
- Famous figures born on February 4 include Malik Monk, Maximilian Wöber, MJ Lenderman.
- How many historical events happened on February 4?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on February 4, spanning centuries of world history.
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