On August 4.1821 ; The Saturday Evening Post is published for the first time as a weekly newspaper. source
On August 4.1821 ; The Saturday Evening Post is published for the first time as a weekly newspaper.
On August 4.1854 ; The Hinomaru is established as the official flag to be flown from Japanese ships. source
On August 4.1854 ; The Hinomaru is established as the official flag to be flown from Japanese ships.
On August 4.1892 ; The father and stepmother of Lizzie Borden are found murdered in their Fall River, Massachusetts home. source
On August 4.1892 ; The father and stepmother of Lizzie Borden are found murdered in their Fall River, Massachusetts home.
On August 4.1914 ; In response to the German invasion of Belgium, Belgium and the United Kingdom declare war on Germany. The United States declares its neutrality. source
On August 4.1914 ; In response to the German invasion of Belgium, Belgium and the United Kingdom declare war on Germany. The United States declares its neutrality.
On August 4.1924 ; Diplomatic relations between Mexico and the Soviet Union are established. source
On August 4.1924 ; Diplomatic relations between Mexico and the Soviet Union are established.
On August 4.1946 ; An earthquake of magnitude 8.0 hits northern Dominican Republic. One hundred are killed and 20,000 are left homeless. source
On August 4.1946 ; An earthquake of magnitude 8.0 hits northern Dominican Republic. One hundred are killed and 20,000 are left homeless.
On August 4.1947 ; The Supreme Court of Japan is established. source
On August 4.1947 ; The Supreme Court of Japan is established.
On August 4.1965 ; The Constitution of the Cook Islands comes into force, giving the Cook Islands self-governing status within New Zealand. source
On August 4.1965 ; The Constitution of the Cook Islands comes into force, giving the Cook Islands self-governing status within New Zealand.
On August 4.1977 ; U.S. President Jimmy Carter signs legislation creating the United States Department of Energy. source
On August 4.1977 ; U.S. President Jimmy Carter signs legislation creating the United States Department of Energy.
On August 4.2007 ; NASA's Phoenix spacecraft is launched. source
On August 4.2007 ; NASA's Phoenix spacecraft is launched.
