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Historical events for
Sunday, 4 February 2024

  • Birth

    Jacques Prévert

    Jacques Prévert (born February 4, 1900, and died April 11, 1977) was an exceptional French poet and screenwriter. His popular literary work, imbued with romanticism and strong social criticism, was combined with his excellent work in the cinema of "poetic realism".

    11/4/1977
  • Birth

    Rosa Parks

    Rosa Parks, born on February 4, 1913, was a civil rights activist who became a symbol of the fight against racial segregation in the USA.

    24/10/2004
  • Birth

    Jose Cid

    Portugal

    José Cid, Portuguese singer, songwriter and musician, known for hits such as "Um Grande, Grande Amor".

  • Birth

    He Lifeng

    With a PhD in Economics and a long-time ally of Xi Jinping, He Lifeng (b. 1955) is the Vice Premier in charge of economic and financial planning. As the top macroeconomic strategist, he leads the management of China’s structural challenges, from real estate stability to fostering the country’s industrial and financial autonomy.

  • Birth

    Shigeru Ishiba

    Former Defense Minister and LDP veteran, Shigeru Ishiba (b. 1957) took over as Japan’s Prime Minister with a reformist and independent vision. An expert in military strategy and a fan of plastic modeling and trains, he is a staunch advocate for a renewed regional security architecture and the strengthening of rural Japanese communities.

  • Birth

    Don Davis

    Don Davis (b. 1957) is a virtuoso American film composer. His masterful work on the soundtrack of the original "The Matrix" trilogy introduced complex atonal orchestrations that perfectly mirrored the film's chaotic and digital universe.

  • Birth

    María Jesús Montero

    First Vice President and Minister of Finance of Spain in Pedro Sánchez's government (1966- ). With a vast curriculum in public management, she is one of the most influential voices in economic and budgetary policy, and in government cohesion.

  • History

    Sri Lanka National Day

    Sri Lankan National Day celebration, commemorating independence from the United Kingdom on 4 February 1948.

  • History

    World Cancer Day

    Established in 2000 at the Paris Summit. It aims to raise awareness about cancer and encourage its prevention, detection and treatment.

  • History

    Facebook launch

    Global

    Facebook is a social networking platform that allows users to create profiles, send messages, post updates and photos, and interact with friends, family, and other users.

  • Culture

    Grammy Awards 2024

    Cerimónia de entrega dos Grammy Awards 2024.