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.
October 4
Events on This Day
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1944
69 years agoGeneral Dwight D. Eisenhower warns of the risk of "shell shock," referring to the psychiatric damage soldiers experience due to prolonged combat.
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1957
56 years agoBarbara Billingsley and Jerry Mathers star in the debut of the family sitcom Leave it to Beaver.
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1976
37 years agoBarbara Walters becomes the first female co-anchor of a major network evening news broadcast and the highest paid journalist at that time.
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1990
23 years agoBeverly Hills 90210 premieres. The hit TV series about California teens stars Shannen Doherty, Luke Perry, Jason Priestly and Tori Spelling, among others.
October 4
Born on This Day
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Anne Rice
- In these groups:
- Fright Writers
- Famous Libras
- Famous People Named Anne
Anne Rice
Author / 1941 -
Anne Rice wrote supernatural novels. Her most famous series was Vampire Chronicles, which included the book Interview with the Vampire.
Born: October 4, 1941
Age: 71 years old
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Occupation: Author -
Liev Schreiber
- In these groups:
- AIDS Activists
- Cast of The Butler
- Famous Libras
Liev Schreiber
Film Actor / 1967 -
Liev Schriber is an actor known for appearing in such films as X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Hamlet and Scream.
1967 | 45 years old
Film Actor -
Alicia Silverstone
- In these groups:
- Vegans
- Onscreen Superheroes
- Famous Libras
Alicia Silverstone
Animal Rights Activist, Film Actress / 1976 -
Alicia Silverstone is an actress who starred in such films as Clueless and The Crush. She is an outspoken environmentalist, vegan and animal rights activist.
1976 | 36 years old
Animal Rights Activist, Film Actress -
Russell Simmons
- In these groups:
- Million-Dollar Ideas
- Famous Fathers
- Vegans
Russell Simmons
Entrepreneur / 1957 -
Co-founder of Def Jam Records, Russell Simmons was the force behind the hip-hop revolution, promoting stars like the Beastie Boys, Public Enemy and LL Cool J.
Born: October 4, 1957
Age: 55 years old
Birthplace: Queens, New York, United States
Occupation: Entrepreneur -
Charlton Heston
- In these groups:
- Best Actor Oscar Winners
- Honorary Oscar Recipients
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
Charlton Heston
Film Actor / 1923 - 2008
Charlton Heston was an American film actor best known for his roles in Antony and Cleopatra, The Ten Commandments, Ben Hur and Planet of the Apes (1968).
1923 | 84 years old
Film Actor -
Susan Sarandon
- In these groups:
- Bewitching Women
- U.N. Goodwill Ambassadors
- Sparks On The Set
Susan Sarandon
Film Actress / 1946 -
Susan Sarandon is an Academy Award-winning American film actress known for roles in films like Bull Durham, Thelma and Louise and Dead Man Walking.
1946 | 66 years old
Film Actress
October 4
Died on This Day
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Janis Joplin
- In these groups:
- Influential Female Musicians of the 1960s
- The 27 Club
- Woodstock Performers
Janis Joplin
Singer / 1943 - 1970
Singer Janis Joplin rose to fame in the late 1960s and was known for her powerful, blues-inspired vocals. She died of an accidental drug overdose in 1970.
Died: October 4, 1970
Age: 27 years old
Place: Hollywood, California , United States
Occupation: Singer -
Rembrandt
- In these groups:
- Historic Hair Band Members
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Painters
Rembrandt
Painter / 1606 - 1669
Known for his self-portraits and biblical scenes, Dutch artist Rembrandt is considered to be one of the greatest painters in European history.
1669 | 63 years old
Painter -
Anne Sexton
- In these groups:
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous People Named Anne
- Famous Poets
Anne Sexton
Poet / 1928 - 1974
Poet Anne Sexton wrote the collections To Bedlam and Part Way Back, as well as Live or Die, for which she won the Pulitzer Prize. She committed suicide in 1974.
1974 | 45 years old
Poet
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