Historical events for
Wednesday, 4 November 2026

G. E. Moore, born November 4, 1873, was an important British philosopher in ethics and the philosophy of language.

Oscar Lorenzo Fernández, born on November 4, 1897, was an important Spanish conductor and composer in classical music.

Art Carney, born November 4, 1918, was an American actor famous for his role in the series "The Honeymooners".

Gérald Bloncourt, French-Haitian photographer born in 1926, documented Portuguese emigration to France in the 60s and 70s. He passed away on October 29, 2018 at the age of 92.

Manuel Rui, born on November 4, 1941, is an Angolan poet, recognized for his literary work.

Julião Sarmento (born November 4, 1948, and died May 4, 2021) was one of the most international Portuguese visual artists. His multidisciplinary work, which crosses painting, video, and art installation, is an undeniable reference in global contemporary art.

Matthew McConaughey, born November 4, 1969, is an Oscar-winning American actor, known for films such as "Dallas Buyers Club".

Luís Figo, born on November 4, 1972, is a Portuguese football player, considered one of the biggest stars in world football.

On November 4, 1877, the D. Maria Pia railway bridge was inaugurated, allowing trains to arrive in the city of Porto.

On November 4, 1946, UNESCO was created, an organization dedicated to education, science and culture.

On November 4, 1952, Dwight Eisenhower was elected president of the United States.

On November 4, 1954, oil extraction began in Angola.

Mónica Bettencourt Dias (b. 1973) is a prestigious Portuguese scientist and biochemist, internationally recognized for her work in cell biology. As Director of the Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência (IGC), she leads cutting-edge projects in genetic and molecular research.

On November 4, 1992, Bill Clinton was elected president of the United States.

On November 4, 2003, the world's largest iceberg broke in two after a violent storm in the Antarctic.