1582⚡ Event
Gregorian calendar is introduced in parts of Europe
Catholic countries begin adopting the Gregorian calendar reform, reshaping civil timekeeping in much of the world.
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What Happened on October 4?
Browse 17 historical entries recorded for October 4 — 7 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on October 4(7)
1918⚡ Event
Hirano Maru Sunk
The Japanese merchant ship Hirano Maru was sunk by a German submarine in the Celtic Sea during World War I, resulting in 291 lives lost.
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1925⚡ Event
Great Syrian Revolt
Rebels led by Fawzi al-Qawuqji captured the city of Hama from the French Mandate of Syria during the Great Syrian Revolt.
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1927⚡ Event
Mount Rushmore Sculpting Begins
Gutzon Borglum and approximately 400 workers began sculpting Mount Rushmore.
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1941⚡ Event
Willie Gillis Debuts
Willie Gillis, one of Norman Rockwell's trademark characters, debuted on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post.
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1957⚡ Event
Sputnik 1 is launched
The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, beginning the Space Age.
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1993⚡ Event
Battle of Mogadishu shocks global audiences
Fighting in Mogadishu, Somalia, results in heavy casualties and becomes one of the defining military incidents of the 1990s.
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Birthdays on October 4(5)
Deaths on October 4(5)
2020🕊️ Death
Clark Middleton
Clark Middleton, American actor, has died.
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2020🕊️ Death
Kenzō Takada
Kenzō Takada, Japanese-French fashion designer, has died.
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2022🕊️ Death
Loretta Lynn
Loretta Lynn, American singer-songwriter and musician, has died.
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October 4 in History
October 4 is home to 17 recorded historical entries in our collection: 7 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on October 4
Examples currently recorded for October 4 include Gregorian calendar is introduced in parts of Europe (1582), Hirano Maru Sunk (1918), Great Syrian Revolt (1925). View all events →
Birthdays on October 4
People recorded as born on October 4 include Jeonghan, Kenny Clark, Ella Balinska. View all birthdays →
Deaths on October 4
Remembered figures who died on October 4 include Clark Middleton, Kenzō Takada, Loretta Lynn. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on October 4?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 17 entries for October 4: 7 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for October 4?
- One event currently recorded for October 4 is: Gregorian calendar is introduced in parts of Europe.
- Who was born on October 4?
- People recorded as born on October 4 include Jeonghan, Kenny Clark, Ella Balinska.
- How many historical events are recorded for October 4?
- The current DayFacts collection records 7 historical events for October 4.
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