1957⚡ Event
Little Rock Nine integration
Governor Orval Faubus deployed the Arkansas National Guard to prevent nine African-American students from attending Little Rock Central High School.
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What Happened on September 4?
Discover 15 historical moments on September 4 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on September 4(5)
1977⚡ Event
Golden Dragon massacre
The Golden Dragon massacre occurred in Chinatown, San Francisco, resulting in five deaths and prompting police action against gang violence.
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1995⚡ Event
Rape incident in Okinawa
Three U.S. servicemen stationed at Camp Hansen in Okinawa were involved in the kidnapping, assault, and rape of a 12-year-old local girl.
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2007⚡ Event
Terrorist arrests in Germany
Three suspected al-Qaeda terrorists were arrested in Germany after planning attacks on Frankfurt Airport and Ramstein Air Base.
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2010⚡ Event
Canterbury earthquake
A magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck the Canterbury Region of New Zealand, causing two deaths and significant damages.
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Famous Birthdays on September 4(5)
Notable Deaths on September 4(5)
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Giorgio Armani
Giorgio Armani, born in 1934, was an Italian fashion designer.
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Katharine, Duchess of Kent
Katharine, Duchess of Kent, born in 1933, was a member of the British royal family.
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September 4 in History
September 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 1957 to the present day.
Major Events on September 4
Among the most notable events on September 4: Little Rock Nine integration (1957), Golden Dragon massacre (1977), Rape incident in Okinawa (1995). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on September 4
Notable figures born on September 4 include Ashton Golding, Jordan Lilley, Neru Nagahama. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on September 4
Remembered figures who died on September 4 include Cyrus Mistry, Steve Harwell, Bora Đorđević. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on September 4?
- September 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 September 4?
- One of the most notable events on September 4 is: Little Rock Nine integration.
- Who was born on September 4?
- Famous figures born on September 4 include Ashton Golding, Jordan Lilley, Neru Nagahama.
- How many historical events happened on September 4?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on September 4, spanning centuries of world history.
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