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?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for September 4 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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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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Birthdays on September 4(5)
1998🎂 Birth
Neru Nagahama
Neru Nagahama is a Japanese television personality.
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Deaths on September 4(5)
2022🕊️ Death
Cyrus Mistry
Cyrus Mistry, born in 1968, was an Indian-Irish businessman.
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2023🕊️ Death
Steve Harwell
Steve Harwell, born in 1967, was an American singer.
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2024🕊️ Death
Bora Đorđević
Bora Đorđević, born in 1952, was a Serbian singer.
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2025🕊️ Death
Giorgio Armani
Giorgio Armani, born in 1934, was an Italian fashion designer.
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2025🕊️ Death
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: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on September 4
Examples currently recorded for September 4 include Little Rock Nine integration (1957), Golden Dragon massacre (1977), Rape incident in Okinawa (1995). View all events →
Birthdays on September 4
People recorded as born on September 4 include Ashton Golding, Jordan Lilley, Neru Nagahama. View all birthdays →
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?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for September 4: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for September 4?
- One event currently recorded for September 4 is: Little Rock Nine integration.
- Who was born on September 4?
- People recorded as born on September 4 include Ashton Golding, Jordan Lilley, Neru Nagahama.
- How many historical events are recorded for September 4?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for September 4.
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