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.

Oct 4, 2012 · 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.

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?

Jun 20, 2023 · 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.