May 4 is the 124th day of the year (125th in leap years) on the Gregorian Calendar. The zodiac sign for individuals born on this day is Taurus.http://zodiac-signs-astrology.com/zodiac-signs/taurus.htm
May 4 is celebrated as Remembrance Day in Afghanistan and the Netherlands. Remonstrance day, also known as Poppy, Armistice, or Veterans day, is a day of remembrance and commemoration of the sacrifices made by armed forces and civilians in war times. The day is celebrated around the world on different dates throughout the year. Remembrance day began being observed following World War I. The day is celebrated differently, with some countries observing a moment of silence, flying flags at half staff, gun and song salutes, and parades.http://www.chiff.com/home_life/holiday/veterans-day.htm
In the U.S., May 4 mark Star Wars day. The day is more of a novelty than actual celebrated holiday, stemming from the fact that the popular Star Wars line "May the Force be with you" sounds close to "May the 4th be with you." Star Wars fans have commemorated the day by taking part in movie themed events and activities, although no official celebration has been sanctioned.http://starwarsblog.starwars.com/index.php/2009/05/04/may-the-4th-be-with-you/
The 1990s
- 1998: The Unabomber Ted Kaczynski was given four life sentences for mail bombings.
- 1994: Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat reached agreement in Cairo on the first stage of Palestinian self-rule.
The 1980's
1984: Dave Kingman's hits a fly ball that never comes down. The ball had become stuck in Metrodome ceiling.
May 4 1970
Ohio National Guardsmen opened fire on anti-war protesters at Kent State University, killing four students and wounding nine others.
The 1970s
- 1970: Four students at Kent State University were shot down by National Guard members during an anti-Vietnam War demonstration.
- 1979: Margaret Thatcher is sworn in as the first female prime minister of the United Kingdom.
The 1960's
1961: A group of civil rights activists, called the "Freedom Riders," left Washington, DC headed for New Orleans.
The 1950's
- 1959: The first Grammy Awards were held
The 1940s
- 1946: Five people were killed during a 2 day riot at Alcatraz prison in San Francisco bay.
The 1700s
- 1776: Rhode Island declared its freedom from England.
May 4 Moment of Zen
The Daily Show: Weird Massages (2000)
The Daily Show: True Terminators (2002)
The Daily Show: Blair Sweats (2005)
The Daily Show: Bird Flu (2006)
Holidays and Observances
- Star Wars Day
- Afghanistan - Remembrance Day
- Netherlands - Remembrance Day
- Japan - Greenery Day
Famous Birthdays
- 1979: Lance Bass - *NSYNC
- 1970: Will Arnett - Arrested Development
- 1929: Audrey Hepburn - My Fair Lady
- 1928: Hosni Mubarak - President of Egypt
