October 4 is the 277th day of the year (278th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 88 days remain until the end of the year.

1991 San Jose Sharks play first NHL game in franchise history, a 4-3 loss in Vancouver; native Californian Craig Coxe scores club's first goal while Jeff Hackett makes an impressive 48 saves; 1991 The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty is opened for signature.

Discover what happened on October 4 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

2012年10月4日 · End of the Battle of Lake Poyang; Chinese rebel forces led by Zhu Yuanzhang defeat those of his rival, Chen Youliang, in one of the largest naval battles in history with approximately 850,000 participants. Gutzon Borglum begins sculpting Mount Rushmore and works on it until 1941.

On This Day In History - October 4: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

Historical Events on October 4. 1302: The Byzantine Venetian War comes to an end when a peace treaty is signed between the Republic of Venice and the Byzantine Empire. 1363: Chinese rebel forces led by Zhu Yuanzhang defeat the forces of Chen Youliang in one of the biggest naval battles in history during the Battle of Lake Poyang.

2023年6月20日 · October 4th has seen major historical events, scientific breakthroughs, and cultural milestones, from the launch of Sputnik 1 to the premiere of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, shaping the world we live in today.

Today in history – which major historical events happened on October 4? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?

October 4 in history was a day of disasters, inventions and so much more. Here you’ll discover some interesting facts and events that all make this day such an important one in history. Did you know that on this day in 1957, Sputnik 1 became Earth’s first artificial satellite to go into orbit?

2025年1月4日 · October 4 has been a day of significant events, from ancient Egyptian inscriptions to groundbreaking scientific discoveries, and memorable moments in history. It has seen the birth of influential individuals, the launch of pioneering technologies, and the conclusion of …