2000⚡ Event
PlayStation 2 released in Japan
The PlayStation 2 was released in Japan.
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What Happened on March 4?
Discover 15 historical moments on March 4 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on March 4(5)
2007⚡ Event
Charlotte Shaw drowns on Dartmoor
Fourteen-year-old English schoolgirl Charlotte Shaw drowned on Dartmoor, becoming the first person to die in connection with the annual Ten Tors challenge.
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2009⚡ Event
Omar al-Bashir indicted by ICC
President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan was indicted by the International Criminal Court on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the War in Darfur.
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2012⚡ Event
Brazzaville arms dump blasts
A series of blasts occurred at an arms dump in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, killing at least 300 people and injuring 2,500 others.
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2017⚡ Event
Buddha statue construction begins in Bangkok
Construction began on a 69-metre statue of the Buddha at Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen in Bangkok.
Famous Birthdays on March 4(5)
2002🎂 Birth
Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva
Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva is an Australian rhythmic gymnast.
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Notable Deaths on March 4(5)
2020🕊️ Death
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, born in 1920, was a Peruvian politician and diplomat.
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2022🕊️ Death
Shane Warne
Shane Warne, born in 1969, was an Australian cricketer, coach, and sportscaster.
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2023🕊️ Death
Phil Batt
Phil Batt, born in 1927, was an American soldier and politician who served as the 29th Governor of Idaho.
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2025🕊️ Death
Roy Ayers
Roy Ayers, born in 1940, was an American singer-songwriter, keyboard player, vibraphonist, and producer.
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March 4 in History
March 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 2000 to the present day.
Major Events on March 4
Among the most notable events on March 4: PlayStation 2 released in Japan (2000), Charlotte Shaw drowns on Dartmoor (2007), Omar al-Bashir indicted by ICC (2009). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on March 4
Notable figures born on March 4 include Freya Anderson, George Pickens, Jacob Hopkins. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on March 4
Remembered figures who died on March 4 include Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, Rod Marsh, Shane Warne. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on March 4?
- March 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 March 4?
- One of the most notable events on March 4 is: PlayStation 2 released in Japan.
- Who was born on March 4?
- Famous figures born on March 4 include Freya Anderson, George Pickens, Jacob Hopkins.
- How many historical events happened on March 4?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on March 4, spanning centuries of world history.
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