A date scroll with Latin text from “The Extremes of Good and Evil” by Cicero, written in 45 BC.
February 4: Day of the Week
February 4, 2024 was the 35th day of the year 2024 in the Gregorian calendar. There were 331 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week was Sunday.
If you are trying to learn Spanish then this day of the week in Spanish is domingo.
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Here’s the February calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly calendar.
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Zodiac & Birthstone
Aquarius is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Amethyst is the modern birthstone for this month. Bloodstone is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
February 4 Historical Event(s)
1454
In the Thirteen Years’ War, the Secret Council of the Prussian Confederation sends a formal act of disobedience to the Grand Master.
1789
George Washington is unanimously elected as the first President of the United States by the U.S. Electoral College.
1820
The Chilean Navy under the command of Lord Cochrane completes the 2 day long Capture of Valdivia with just 300 men and 2 ships.
1846
The first Mormon pioneers make their exodus from Nauvoo, Illinois, westward towards Utah Territory.
1932
Second Sino-Japanese War: Harbin, Manchuria, falls to Japan.
1935
New Year’s Day in Chinese calendar. Start of the year of the Wood Pig in Chinese astrology.
1966
All Nippon Airways Flight 60 plunges into Tokyo Bay, killing 133.
1977
A Chicago Transit Authority elevated train rear-ends another and derails, killing 11 and injuring 180, the worst accident in the agency’s history.
1999
Unarmed West African immigrant Amadou Diallo is shot dead by four plainclothes New York City police officers on an unrelated stake-out, inflaming race-relations in the city.
2008
The London Low Emission Zone (LEZ) scheme begins to operate in the UK.
Who were born on February 4?
1872
Gotse Delchev, a great Bulgarian revolutionary, (d. 1903)
1892
Andreu Nin, Catalan politician (d. 1937)
1943
Alberto João Jardim, Portuguese president of the regional government of Madeira
1947
Dan Quayle, 44th Vice President of the United States
1949
Michael Beck, American actor
1960
Mark Dawson, British-born American entertainment manager (The Iron Maidens)
1962
Clint Black, American musician
1969
Brandy Ledford, American actress and model
1972
Giovanni Silva De Oliveira, Brazilian footballer
1975
Natalie Imbruglia, Australian musician and actress
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Holy Toledo! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from these letters RYMEINIWV? Check your answers here: Unscramble words RYMEINIWV. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)
Are you not curious to discover some fun facts about your birthday? Find out ‘what happened on my birthday’ and what was the number one song on your day of birth. Know the meaning of your special day and who shares your birthday! (Sponsored link)
Now try another date like anniversaries, birthdays of someone you know or any other date that is special to you. Don’t forget to share the info to your friends, loved ones or social media followers. Who knows, they might appreciate and thank you for it.