1987⚡ Event
Jonathan Pollard pleads guilty to spying
American intelligence analyst Jonathan Pollard pleaded guilty to charges of spying for Israel.
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What Happened on June 4?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for June 4 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on June 4(5)
1989⚡ Event
Tiananmen Square protests suppressed
The People's Liberation Army suppressed the Tiananmen Square protests in Beijing, resulting in hundreds of deaths and injuries.
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1989⚡ Event
Ali Khamenei becomes Supreme Leader of Iran
Following the death of Ruhollah Khomeini, the Assembly of Experts elected Ali Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader of Iran.
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1998⚡ Event
Terry Nichols sentencing
Terry Nichols was sentenced to life in prison for his role in the Oklahoma City bombing.
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2004⚡ Event
Marvin Heemeyer rampage
In Granby, Colorado, Marvin Heemeyer destroyed several buildings with a modified bulldozer over a zoning dispute before committing suicide.
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Birthdays on June 4(5)
2004🎂 Birth
Mackenzie Ziegler
Mackenzie Ziegler, American child actress, dancer, and recording artist, was born.
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Deaths on June 4(5)
2022🕊️ Death
George Lamming
Barbadian novelist George Lamming died. He was born in 1927.
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2024🕊️ Death
John Blackman
Australian radio and television presenter John Blackman died.
entertainment
2025🕊️ Death
Marc Garneau
Canadian astronaut and Member of Parliament Marc Garneau died.
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June 4 in History
June 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 June 4
Examples currently recorded for June 4 include Jonathan Pollard pleads guilty to spying (1987), Tiananmen Square protests suppressed (1989), Ali Khamenei becomes Supreme Leader of Iran (1989). View all events →
Birthdays on June 4
People recorded as born on June 4 include Kim So-hyun, Drew Pavlou, Takefusa Kubo. View all birthdays →
Deaths on June 4
Remembered figures who died on June 4 include George Lamming, Sulochana Latkar, John Blackman. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on June 4?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for June 4: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for June 4?
- One event currently recorded for June 4 is: Jonathan Pollard pleads guilty to spying.
- Who was born on June 4?
- People recorded as born on June 4 include Kim So-hyun, Drew Pavlou, Takefusa Kubo.
- How many historical events are recorded for June 4?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for June 4.
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