May 4th is Firefighters’ Day and, not to be obvious, but it’s also Star Wars Day.
This day marks the 125th day of 2024, and there’s another 241 days remaining until the end of the year.
May 4th was a varied day historically and we’ve handpicked some of the most interesting events we could find. Here you’ll find all sorts of happenings, celebrity births and deaths and more.
Did you know that on this day in 1910, the Royal Canadian Navy was established? Prior to this, Canada did not have its own fleet and relied on the British Royal Navy.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about May 4th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on May 4 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2010
Emmy Award winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus, star of “Seinfeld,” received the 2,407th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1990
Latvia declared its independence from the Soviet Union.
Latvia lost its independence in 1940 when it was annexed by the Soviet Union, remaining under Soviet control for 50 years. With the gradual collapse of the Soviet Union, the people of Latvia were finally able to wrest control of their nation, and their parliament declared their country independent again.
1989
NASA’s Atlantis Space Shuttle ferried the Magellan space probe into orbit.
The mission, STS-30, was NASA’s 29th shuttle mission, the fourth flight of Atlantis. The mission was also the first to deploy an interplanetary probe from Earth’s orbit. The Magellan probe reached Venus in August 1990 and spent 243 days mapping the planet’s surface.
Famous Births
Is today your birthday? If so, you share this special day with Mike Dirnt! Check out more famous people born on this day below.
1929
Audrey Hepburn
British
Actress
Died On:
Jan 20, 1993 (Age 63)
Born In:
Ixelles, Belgium
1970
Will Arnett
Canadian
Actor
Age:
54 years old
Born In:
Ontario, Canada
1972
Mike Dirnt
American
Musician
Age:
52 years old
Born In:
California, USA
1958
Keith Haring
American
Artist
Died On:
Feb 16, 1990 (Age 31)
Born In:
Pennsylvania, USA
Special Holidays
Looking for a reason to celebrate? Well, here’s a few! These unique holidays are sure to bring some enjoyment to your day.
Star Wars Day
The origin of Star Wars Day simply comes down to the fact that “May the force” and “May the 4th” are so similar, so Star Wars fans started the unofficial holiday. Star Wars day is such a fun holiday to celebrate, though, and it’s the perfect excuse to watch all the movies again!
International Firefighters’ Day
Firefighters are heroes saving people and property from being damaged by uncontrollable blazes. May 4 is Firefighters’ Day, so why not show them the appreciation they deserve by bringing a gift to your local station or donating to a related charity?
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
The only difference between kosher salt and table salt is the grain size. Kosher salt is smaller, and they both come from underground salt deposits.
Birthday & Zodiac
Those of you who were born on this day share the Taurus zodiac sign.
Taurus is the second astrological sign in the modern zodiac. Taureans are hard workers, and their work often pays off with big rewards. They’re ambitious, focused, and resilient.
Emerald is the birthstone given to people born in May. The emerald has always been a highly treasured gemstone. The ancient Romans believed Emerald represented Venus, the Goddess of beauty and love.
If your birthday falls on this day, you would’ve likely been conceived around August 11 in the previous year.
The due date for a baby conceived on May 4th, 2024, is around January 25th, 2025.
