Historical events for
Sunday, 4 August 2024
- Birth
Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong, American jazz trumpeter, one of the most influential figures in jazz music.
† 6/7/1971 - Birth
Carlos Galvão de Melo
Carlos Galvão de Melo (born August 4, 1921, and died March 20, 2008) was a Portuguese Air Force general and politician. An undeniable and conservative figure of the Carnation Revolution, he was a member of the National Salvation Junta, standing out for his directness during the complex period of democratic transition.
† 20/3/2008 - Birth
Gerard Damiano
Gerard Damiano, born on August 4, 1928, was an American director who pioneered adult cinema.
† 25/10/2008 - Birth
Mordillo
Argentina
Guillermo Mordillo, Argentine caricaturist and illustrator, famous for his humorous and colorful wordless illustrations.
- Birth
Guillermo Mordillo
Guillermo Mordillo, famous Argentine cartoonist known for his humorous and colorful drawings.
- Birth
Antonio Tajani
A veteran journalist and Italian Air Force officer in his youth, Antonio Tajani is one of the founders of the Forza Italia party, alongside Silvio Berlusconi. With a deeply pro-European career, he went on to preside over the European Parliament before assuming top roles in Italian diplomacy, and is widely respected for his moderate and conciliatory stance.
- Birth
Barack Obama
Barack Obama, 44th president of the United States, known for his work on healthcare reform and civil rights.
- Birth
Hakeem Jeffries
Leader of the House Democrats, Hakeem Jeffries succeeded Nancy Pelosi, representing a new generation of parliamentary leadership. A lawyer by training, he is noted for his eloquent oratory and his strategy of unifying the party's various wings in the face of legislative challenges in Washington.
- History
Anniversary of the battle of Alcácer-Quibir
Battle of Alcácer-Quibir, where King D. Sebastião of Portugal died, leading to the succession crisis of 1580.
- History
French Revolution - Abolition of the feudal system
França
One month after the Storming of the Bastille, the feudal system was abolished in France, marking a crucial step in the French Revolution.
- History
Arrival of the first settlers in Moçâmedes
Moçâmedes, Angola
The first Portuguese settlers arrived in Moçâmedes, Angola, on August 4, 1849, from Pernambuco, Brazil.
- History
Inauguration of the National Broadcasting Station
Portugal
The National Radio Broadcasting Company was officially inaugurated on August 4, 1935, marking an important development in radio in Portugal.
- History
Nelson Mandela's arrest
África do Sul
Nelson Mandela, leader of the African National Congress and opponent of apartheid, was arrested in South Africa on August 4, 1962.
- History
St. John Vianney's Day
Celebration of Saint John Mary Vianney, known as the Curé d'Ars, patron saint of priests.