August 4th is known as Assistance Dog Day and Chocolate Chip Cookie Day.
We are now on the 217th day of the year, congratulations for making it this far! There are only 149 days remaining in 2024.
Is today your birthday, or do you just want to know more about this day? We are going to share all the most interesting historical events that all make August 4 so special.
Did you know that on this day in 2011, a highway in Alberta was closed due to some escaped bees? A truck carrying 104 beehives had overturned, and the contents spilled onto both lanes.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about August 4th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on August 4 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2020
2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored at the port of Beirut, Lebanon, exploded.
The blast, ignited by a warehouse fire, resulted in the tragic loss of 218 lives, left 7,000 people injured, and caused over $15 billion in damage. This explosion was one of the most powerful non-nuclear blasts in history.
2019
French inventor Franky Zapata crossed the English Channel on a hoverboard.
The trip from Calais to Dover was 22 miles and took him just 22 minutes to cross.
2015
Two passenger trains derailed in Madhya Pradesh, India.
The cause was flash flooding due to a cyclonic storm. There were 300 passengers, 31 died, and around 100 people were injured.
2015
Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog took to Twitter to tell the public that they had broken up.
“After careful thought, thoughtful consideration, and considerable squabbling, Miss Piggy made the difficult decision to terminate our romantic relationship,” Kermit said.
1914
The United States of America declared neutrality at the beginning of World War I.
It wasn’t until April 2, 1917, that President Woodrow Wilson called for a declaration of war against Germany due to various military vessels’ attacks. After the vote, congress accepted, and war with Germany was declared on April 6.
1693
French monk Dom Pierre Pérignon accidentally made champagne.
However, he wasn’t the first to discover this sparkling beverage as sparkling white wine had been around for many years, and other winemakers were producing champagne around the time. Pérignon contributed to the development of what we call champagne today; consequently, his name is one of the most well-known champagne brands.
Famous Births
Is today your birthday? If so, did you know that Barack Obama was also born on this day? Here are more famous people born on this day.
1992
Cole Sprouse
American
Actor
Age:
32 years old
Born In:
Tuscany, Italy
1968
Daniel Dae Kim
American
Actor
Age:
56 years old
Born In:
Busan, South Korea
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, August 4th has also been a day where we’ve had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1926
1962
Marilyn Monroe
American
Actress
1926
1962
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe was an American actress born on June 1, 1926. She died on this day in 1962, at age 36 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Died On:
Aug 4, 1962 (Age 36)
Died In:
California, USA
1805
1875
Hans Christian Andersen
Danish
Author
1805
1875
Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author born on April 2, 1805. He died on this day in 1875, at age 70 in Østerbro, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Died On:
Aug 4, 1875 (Age 70)
Died In:
Copenhagen, Denmark
Quotes
Who said what today throughout history? Here are the most famous things people have said on this day.
1836
A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.
Special Holidays
If you’re looking to try something new today, here are some special holidays that might just give you an idea.
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
Nothing beats a humble chocolate chip cookie, and we mean that with the utmost passion. There’s something beautiful about biting into a freshly baked cookie and coming across big chunks of chocolate. Have we got you drooling yet? Go on, eat some chocolate chip cookies!
Assistance Dog Day
Assistance dogs are real living heroes; the quality of life they bring to people with disabilities is unparalleled!! There’s no better way to participate in Assistance Dog Day and show your appreciation for these wonder-dogs by donating to an assistance dog training organization.
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Fun Fact Of The Day
Liège, Belgium, tried to use 37 cats to deliver mail in the 1870s. Most of the cats took up to a day to deliver the mail, and the service was short-lived.
Birthday & Zodiac
Those of you who were born on August 4 share the Leo zodiac sign.
Leo is a fire sign represented by the lion and is associated with light, love, confidence. Leos tend to be dramatic at times, but they’re also very creative, self-confident, and dominant.
Peridot is the birthstone given to people born in August. The peridot is often a light green color, and it symbolizes good fortune, health & peacefulness. Periodt is known as the gem of compassion, and wearing it helps calm anger and lift moods.
If you were lucky enough to be born on this day, you were likely conceived around November 11, the year before.
The due date for a baby conceived on this day is around April 27, 2025.
