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Historical events for
Tuesday, 4 August 2026

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  • Birth

    Knut Hamsun

    Norwegian writer, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1920

    † 19/2/1952
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    Louis Armstrong

    Louis Armstrong, American jazz trumpeter, one of the most influential figures in jazz music.

    † 6/7/1971
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    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
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    Gerard Damiano

    Gerard Damiano, born on August 4, 1928, was an American director who pioneered adult cinema.

    † 25/10/2008
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    Mordillo

    Argentina

    Guillermo Mordillo, Argentine caricaturist and illustrator, famous for his humorous and colorful wordless illustrations.

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    Guillermo Mordillo

    Guillermo Mordillo, famous Argentine cartoonist known for his humorous and colorful drawings.

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    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.

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    Barack Obama

    Barack Obama, 44th president of the United States, known for his work on healthcare reform and civil rights.

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    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.

  • Birth

    Meghan Markle

    Meghan Markle, American actress and Duchess of Sussex, married to Prince Harry.

  • 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

    Saint Aristarchus's Day

    Commemoration of Saint Aristarchus, one of Saint Paul's followers.

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    St. John Vianney's Day

    Celebration of Saint John Mary Vianney, known as the Curé d'Ars, patron saint of priests.