1974⚡ Event
First all-female team climbs Manaslu
An all-female Japanese team reached the summit of Manaslu in the Himalayas. They became the first women to climb a peak higher than 8,000 metres.
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What Happened on May 4?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for May 4 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on May 4(5)
1979⚡ Event
Margaret Thatcher becomes UK Prime Minister
Margaret Thatcher became the first female prime minister of the United Kingdom. This event occurred on May 4, 1979.
politics
1982⚡ Event
HMS Sheffield sunk in Falklands War
During the Falklands War, HMS Sheffield was struck by an Exocet missile, leading to its sinking. This was the first Royal Navy ship sunk in action since World War II.
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2000⚡ Event
Ken Livingstone becomes first Mayor of London
Ken Livingstone took office as the first mayor of London. This event occurred on May 4, 2000.
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2015⚡ Event
Malta Parliament moves to new building
The Parliament of Malta moved from the Grandmaster's Palace to the purpose-built Parliament House. This event occurred on May 3, 2015.
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Birthdays on May 4(5)
1995🎂 Birth
Shameik Moore
Shameik Moore is an American actor and musician.
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1998🎂 Birth
Alexander O'Connor
Alexander O'Connor, also known as Rex Orange County, is an English musician.
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Deaths on May 4(5)
2020🕊️ Death
Don Shula
Don Shula was an American football player and coach, most famous for coaching the Miami Dolphins.
sports
2020🕊️ Death
Greg Zanis
Greg Zanis was an American carpenter and activist, known for his 'Where Are They?' campaign.
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2021🕊️ Death
Nick Kamen
Nick Kamen was an English model and songwriter, known for his hit song 'Each Time You Break My Heart'.
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2024🕊️ Death
Ron Kavana
Ron Kavana was an Irish singer, songwriter, guitarist, and band leader.
music
2024🕊️ Death
Frank Stella
Frank Stella was an American painter known for his work in Minimalism and Post-Painterly Abstraction.
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May 4 in History
May 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 May 4
Examples currently recorded for May 4 include First all-female team climbs Manaslu (1974), Margaret Thatcher becomes UK Prime Minister (1979), HMS Sheffield sunk in Falklands War (1982). View all events →
Birthdays on May 4
People recorded as born on May 4 include Abi Masatora, Joseph Tapine, Shameik Moore. View all birthdays →
Deaths on May 4
Remembered figures who died on May 4 include Don Shula, Greg Zanis, Nick Kamen. View all →
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- What happened on May 4?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for May 4: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for May 4?
- One event currently recorded for May 4 is: First all-female team climbs Manaslu.
- Who was born on May 4?
- People recorded as born on May 4 include Abi Masatora, Joseph Tapine, Shameik Moore.
- How many historical events are recorded for May 4?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for May 4.
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