Historical events for
Wednesday, 4 February 2026

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".

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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