Nik Wallenda
Nik Wallenda becomes the first person to walk over the Masaya Volcano in Nicaragua.
What happened on March 4
39 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 7 observances. From 1824 to 2025.
Standout on March 4
2018
MI6
Former MI6 spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter are poisoned with a Novichok nerve agent in Salisbury, England, causing a diplomatic uproar that results in mass-expulsions of diplomats from all countries involved.
About March 4
March 4 is the 63rd day of the year. These facts are computed from the calendar, not copied from anywhere.
- Day of the year
- Day 63 of 365 (64 in leap years)302 days left in the year (302 in leap years)
- Falls on
- Wednesday in 2026, Thursday in 2027, Saturday in 2028, Sunday in 2029, Monday in 2030
- Week
- ISO week 10 of 2026 · Q1
- Zodiac sign
- ♓ Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
- Season
- Winter in the north · Summer in the south
- March birthstone
- Aquamarine / Bloodstoneserenity, courage and health
- March birth flower
- Daffodil / Jonquilnew beginnings and rebirth
- Next occurrence
- In 128 days
- Roman numerals
- IV.IIIday.month — see the Roman numeral date tool
Anniversaries in 2026
- 60thCanadian Pacific Air Lines1966
- 60thJohn Lennon1966
- 60thThe Standard (London newspaper)1966
- 50thNorthern Ireland Constitutional Convention1976
- 40thSoviet Union1986
- 30thAntonio Sanabria1996
- 30thLukas Webb1996
- 30thMichael Gallup1996
March 4 through the years
- 10 years ago2016
- P. A. Sangma · Zhou Xiaoyan · Pat Conroy
- 25 years ago2001
- 2001 BBC bombing · George Pickens · Freya Anderson
- 50 years ago1976
- Northern Ireland Constitutional Convention
- 100 years ago1926
- Nothing recorded
- 200 years ago1826
- Nothing recorded
Born on March 4 — ages this year
- 2007Miyako (actress)turns 19
- 2002Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyrevaturns 24
- 2002Jacob Hopkinsturns 24
- 2001George Pickensturns 25
- 2001Freya Andersonturns 25
- 1999Brooklyn Beckhamturns 27
Historical events 39
A dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
MI6
Former MI6 spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter are poisoned with a Novichok nerve agent in Salisbury, England, causing a diplomatic uproar that results in mass-expulsions of diplomats from all countries involved.
The Buddha
Construction began on a 69-metre (226 ft) statue of the Buddha at Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen in Bangkok.
2015 Zasyadko mine disaster
At least 34 miners die in a suspected gas explosion at the Zasyadko coal mine in the rebel-held Donetsk region of Ukraine.
Brazzaville arms dump blasts
A series of blasts occurred at an arms dump in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, killing at least 300 people and injuring 2,500 others.
International Criminal Court
The International Criminal Court (ICC) issues an arrest warrant for Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur. Al-Bashir is the first sitting head of state to be indicted by the ICC since its establishment in 2002.
Omar al-Bashir
President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan was indicted by the International Criminal Court on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the War in Darfur.
Death of Charlotte Shaw
Fourteen-year-old English schoolgirl Charlotte Shaw drowned on Dartmoor, becoming the first person to die in connection with the annual Ten Tors challenge.
War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
Afghanistan: Seven American Special Operations Forces soldiers and 200 Al-Qaeda Fighters are killed as American forces attempt to infiltrate the Shah-i-Kot Valley on a low-flying helicopter reconnaissance mission.
2001 BBC bombing
BBC bombing: A massive car bomb explodes in front of the BBC Television Centre in London, seriously injuring one person; the attack was attributed to the Real IRA.
PlayStation 2
Playstation 2 was released in Japan.
LGBTQ rights in the United States
Gay rights: Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Services, Inc.: The Supreme Court of the United States rules that federal laws banning on-the-job sexual harassment also apply when both parties are the same sex.
Weyauwega, Wisconsin, derailment
A derailed train in Weyauwega, Wisconsin (USA) causes the emergency evacuation of 2,300 people for 16 days.
Space Shuttle program
Space Shuttle program: The Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on STS-62.
Lennox Sebe
Lennox Sebe, President for life of the South African Bantustan of Ciskei, is ousted from power in a bloodless military coup led by Brigadier Oupa Gqozo.
College basketball
College basketball player Hank Gathers died after collapsing during a West Coast Conference tournament semifinal game in Los Angeles.
Basketball
American basketball player Hank Gathers dies after collapsing during the semifinals of a West Coast Conference tournament game.
Ronald Reagan
U.S. president Ronald Reagan made a nationally televised address in which he accepted full responsibility for illegal actions in the Iran–Contra affair.
Soviet Union
The Soviet Vega 1 begins returning images of Halley's Comet and the first images of its nucleus.
Food and Drug Administration
The Food and Drug Administration approves a blood test for HIV infection, used since then for screening all blood donations in the United States.
Robert Mugabe
Nationalist leader Robert Mugabe wins a sweeping election victory to become Zimbabwe's first black prime minister.
Voyager 1
The space probe Voyager 1 discovered the rings of Jupiter, the third ring system to be discovered in the Solar System, after those of Saturn and Uranus.
1977 Vrancea earthquake
The 1977 Vrancea earthquake in eastern and southern Europe kills more than 1,500, mostly in Bucharest, Romania.
Northern Ireland Constitutional Convention
The Northern Ireland Constitutional Convention is formally dissolved in Northern Ireland, resulting in direct rule of Northern Ireland from London by the British parliament.
French submarine Eurydice (S644)
French submarine Eurydice explodes underwater, resulting in the loss of the entire 57-man crew.
John Lennon
During an interview, John Lennon of the Beatles argued that the band had become "more popular than Jesus".
Canadian Pacific Air Lines
A Canadian Pacific Air Lines DC-8-43 explodes on landing at Tokyo International Airport, killing 64 people.
The Standard (London newspaper)
In an interview in the London Evening Standard, the Beatles' John Lennon declares that the band is "more popular than Jesus now".
Murder, Inc.
Murder, Inc. leader Lepke Buchalter was executed, becoming the only American mob boss to receive the death penalty after being convicted of murder.
The Holocaust
The Holocaust: Almost all Jews in Bulgarian-occupied Western Thrace were deported to Treblinka extermination camp to be killed.
World War II
Second World War: British Commandos successfully executed a raid on the Lofoten Islands in German-occupied Norway.
Frances Perkins
Frances Perkins was appointed United States Secretary of Labor, making her the first female member of the Cabinet.
Camp Funston
A case of influenza was recorded at Camp Funston, Kansas, United States, conventionally marking the beginning of the Spanish flu pandemic.
United States Navy
The United States Navy suffered its largest non-combat loss of life when the collier USS Cyclops set sail from Barbados to Baltimore and was never seen again, presumably disappearing in the Bermuda Triangle.
Cyclone Mahina
Cyclone Mahina struck Bathurst Bay, Queensland, killing more than 300 people in one of the deadliest natural disasters in Australian history.
Forth Bridge
The Forth Bridge, a railway bridge connecting Edinburgh to Fife over the Firth of Forth, opened, eventually becoming an internationally recognised Scottish landmark.
Charles Albert of Sardinia
King Charles Albert of Sardinia signs the Statuto Albertino, which would later serve as the constitution for the Kingdom of Italy.
Chicago
Chicago was incorporated as a city.
Royal National Lifeboat Institution
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution, a charity that saves lives at sea around the coasts of the British Isles, was founded as the National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck by author and philanthropist William Hillary.
Births 20
A notable person born on this day. Each links to a person page with their dates and story.
Deaths 20
A notable person who died on this day.
Joe Nickell
Joe Nickell, American skeptic and investigator of the paranormal (born 1944)
Roy Ayers
Roy Ayers, American singer-songwriter, keyboard player, vibraphonist, and producer (born 1940)
Phil Batt
Phil Batt, American soldier and politician, 29th Governor of Idaho (born 1927)
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, Peruvian politician and diplomat (born 1920)
P. A. Sangma
P. A. Sangma, Indian lawyer and politician, Speaker of the Lok Sabha (born 1947)
Holidays & observances 7
A holiday, feast day, awareness day or national day observed every year on this date.
Adrian and Natalia of Nicomedia
Christian feast day: Adrian of Nicomedia
Giovanni Antonio Farina
Christian feast day: Giovanni Antonio Farina (Catholic Church)
Paul Cuffe
Christian feast day: Paul Cuffee (Episcopal Church)
Saint Casimir
Christian feast day: Casimir
Felix of Rhuys
Christian feast day: Felix of Rhuys
Peter of Pappacarbone
Christian feast day: Peter of Pappacarbone
Beatification
Christian feast day: Blessed Humbert III, Count of Savoy (Roman Catholic Church)
Spread across the centuries
- 19th century5
- 20th century39
- 21st century35
Earliest: Royal National Lifeboat Institution (1824). Most recent: Joe Nickell (2025).
What the categories mean, and how the standout is chosen
- Historical events
- A dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
- Births
- A notable person born on this day. Each links to a person page with their dates and story.
- Deaths
- A notable person who died on this day.
- Milestones
- A first, a founding or a turning point our editors flagged as a landmark moment.
- Holidays & observances
- A holiday, feast day, awareness day or national day observed every year on this date.
- Standout / notable
- Editor-written entries come first, then entries covered by the most Wikipedia language editions. For the standout tile we prefer an entry that has a picture.
Nearby and related
Questions about March 4
What day of the year is March 4?
March 4 is the 63rd day of the year, with 302 days left after it.
What star sign is March 4?
March 4 falls under Pisces (February 19 – March 20), a water sign ruled by Neptune (traditionally Jupiter). The birthstone for the month is Aquamarine or Bloodstone.
How many things happened on March 4?
We record 86 entries for March 4: 39 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 7 observances. From 1824 to 2025.
Who was born on March 4?
Miyako (actress) (2007) is among the notable births on March 4. The births section lists the rest.
How often is the March 4 page updated?
The day is filled the first time anyone opens it and then re-checked for new entries about every 90 days. Computed facts such as the weekday and the anniversaries update every year.
Get a daily entry like March 4
One short email a day from this calendar. Kept for this site only.
Text adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0 and from Wikidata (CC0). Images come from Wikimedia Commons; credit and licence are shown with each image. Editorial entries are © What's On This Date. Sources & licensing · How this site works.