Birth
Jean François Millet
França
Jean François Millet (1814-1875) was a French painter, known for his realistic works depicting the lives of peasants, including "The Gleaners" and "The Angelus".
† 20/1/1875DIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Friday, 4 October 2024
- Birth
Charlton Heston
Estados Unidos
Charlton Heston (1923-2008) was a celebrated American actor, known for his roles in films such as "Ben-Hur" and "The Ten Commandments".
† 5/4/2008 - Birth
Alvin Toffler
EUA
Alvin Toffler, American futurist and writer, known for his books "The Shock of the Future" and "The Third Wave".
† 27/6/2016 - Birth
Jardim Gonçalves
Portugal
Jardim Gonçalves (1935) is a Portuguese businessman, co-founder of Banco Comercial Português (BCP).
- Birth
Marcia Lucas
Marcia Lucas (born October 4, 1945, and died May 29, 2026) was an Academy Award-winning American film editor, who won the Oscar for Best Film Editing in 1977 for her seminal work on the original "Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope". Her technical mastery of creative pacing and narrative structure was a pivotal force behind the global success of the original trilogy.
† 29/5/2026 - Birth
Susan Sarandon
Estados Unidos
Susan Sarandon (1946) is an award-winning American actress, known for her roles in "Thelma & Louise" and "Dead Man Walking".
- Birth
Jon Secada
Estados Unidos
Jon Secada (1962) is a Cuban-American singer and songwriter, famous for his musical hits in the 90s, such as "Just Another Day".
- Birth
Helena Laureano
Portugal
Helena Laureano (1967) is a Portuguese actress, known for several roles on national television and cinema.
- Birth
José Luís Carneiro
Born in Baião in 1971, José Luís Carneiro is an academic and politician who established himself as one of the most institutional and thoughtful figures in the Portuguese national landscape. With a degree in International Relations, he was Mayor of Baião for a decade, Secretary of State, and Minister of Internal Administration. In 2025, he took the leadership of the Socialist Party as Secretary-General, positioning himself as the opposition leader focused on democratic stability, territorial cohesion, and the defense of the Welfare State.
- Birth
Adrian Utley
Bristol, Inglaterra
Adrian Utley, guitarist for the band Portishead, known for his unique guitar style and contributions to the band's distinctive sound, was born.
- Birth
Álvaro Parente
Celebration of the birthday of Portuguese driver Álvaro Parente, born on October 4, 1984, competitor in GT races, including the Blancpain GT Series and the Pirelli World Challenge.
- History
Robert G. Edwards - Nobel Prize for Medicine
Estocolmo, Suécia
Robert Edwards received the award for the development of in vitro fertilization, a milestone in assisted reproduction.
- History
David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian - Nobel Prize for Medicine
Estocolmo, Suécia
David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian were awarded for their discoveries about temperature and touch receptors.
- History
Dick Tracy Publishing
Estados Unidos
On October 4, 1931, the first strip of "Dick Tracy", a popular detective comic series, was published.
- History
World Animal Day
Mundo
World Animal Day, celebrated on October 4th, is a date dedicated to raising awareness and protecting animal rights.
- History
Sputnik launch
URSS
On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first artificial satellite, marking the beginning of the space race.
- History
Saint Francis of Assisi Day
Mundo
Saint Francis of Assisi Day is celebrated on October 4th, honoring the patron saint of animals and ecology.
- History
Veterinarian's Day
Mundo
This day honors the work of veterinarians around the world in protecting animal health and defending public health.
- History
Opening of Monte Real Air Base
Portugal
The Monte Real Air Base (BA5) was inaugurated on October 4, 1959, becoming an important strategic point for the Portuguese Air Force.
- —History
Lesotho National Day
Celebration of Lesotho National Day, commemorating independence from the United Kingdom on 4 October 1966.