On This Day
Discover events that happened On This Day including famous birthdays and notable deaths. Each day we highlight famous people, past and present, who have impacted our world. Browse sections by selecting the links below or click the calendar to view events on another day.
March 4
Events on This Day
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1681
332 years agoA charter is granted to William Penn for land that will later become Pennsylvania.
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1933
80 years agoServing as Secretary of Labor, Frances Perkins becomes the first female member of the U.S. Cabinet.
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1958
55 years agoJackie Robinson is the first black TV network executive when he becomes director of community activities for NBC's New York stations.
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2005
8 years agoMartha Stewart is released from prison after serving five months for lying about the sale of ImClone Systems stock.
March 4
Born on This Day
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Patricia Heaton
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- TV Moms: 1990s
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Actresses
Patricia Heaton
Theater Actress, Television Actress / 1958 -
Actress Patricia Heaton started her career on Broadway but is best known for her role on television as Debra Barone, wife and mother on Everybody Loves Raymond.
Born: March 4, 1958
Age: 55 years old
Birthplace: Bay Village, Ohio, United States
Occupation: Theater Actress, Television Actress -
Landon Donovan
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- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Soccer Players
- Famous People Born in 1982
Landon Donovan
Soccer Player / 1982 -
Professional soccer player Landon Donovan led the U.S. national team to the quarterfinals in the 2002 World Cup.
1982 | 31 years old
Soccer Player -
Knute Rockne
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- Aviation Accident Victims
- Famous People Who Died in Accidents
- Famous Pisceans
Knute Rockne
Coach, Football Player / 1888 - 1931
U.S. football coach Knute Rockne played on, and later coached, the Notre Dame football team, and popularized the forward pass as a major offensive tactic.
1888 | 43 years old
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Chaz Bono
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- Cast of Dancing with the Stars
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Activists
Chaz Bono
Activist, Actor/Actress, Writer / 1969 -
Chaz Bono is an Emmy-nominated media figure who, born the daughter of performers Sonny and Cher, has undergone gender reassignment
Born: March 4, 1969
Age: 44 years old
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Occupation: Activist, Actor/Actress, Writer -
Antonio Vivaldi
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- Famous Academics
- Famous Teachers
- Famous Pisceans
Antonio Vivaldi
Educator, Songwriter, Priest / 1678 - 1741
Antonio Vivaldi was a 17th and 18th century composer who’s become one of the most renowned figures in European classical music.
1678 | 63 years old
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Patsy Kensit
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- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Actresses
- Famous Film Actresses
Patsy Kensit
Film Actress, Television Actress, Dancer / 1968 -
British actress and singer Patsy Kensit is a TV and film actress best known for her three marriages, all to musicians.
1968 | 45 years old
Film Actress, Television Actress, ...
March 4
Died on This Day
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John Candy
- In these groups:
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Actors
- Famous Film Actors
John Candy
Film Actor / 1950 - 1994
Comedian John Candy was a regular performer for the Second City comedy troupe’s TV show, SCTV, and co-starred with Tom Hanks in the movie Splash.
Died: March 4, 1994
Age: 43 years old
Place: Durango , Mexico
Occupation: Film Actor -
Harry Blackmun
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- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Supreme Court Justices
- Famous People Named Harry
Harry Blackmun
Supreme Court Justice / 1908 - 1999
Harry Blackmun was the 98th U.S. Supreme Court Justice, known for his landmark ruling in the case of Roe v. Wade.
1999 | 90 years old
Supreme Court Justice -
Ding Ling
- In these groups:
- Famous Libras
- Famous Fiction Authors
- Famous People Born in 1904
Ding Ling
Author / 1904 - 1986
Ding Ling was a Chinese writer who was acclaimed by the literary establishment but condemned by the Nationalist Party in her homeland.1986 | 81 years old
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