August 4th is known as Assistance Dog Day and Chocolate Chip Cookie Day.
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Is today your birthday, or do you just want to know more about this day? We are going to share all the most interesting historical events that all make August 4 so special.
Did you know that on this day, August 4, 2011, a highway in Alberta was closed due to some escaped bees? A truck carrying 104 beehives had overturned, and the contents spilled onto both lanes.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about August 4th in history!
Historical Events
What memorable events happened on August 4 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored at the port of Beirut, Lebanon, exploded.
The blast, ignited by a warehouse fire, resulted in the tragic loss of 218 lives, left 7,000 people injured, and caused over $15 billion in damage. This explosion was one of the most powerful non-nuclear blasts in history.
Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog took to Twitter to tell the public that they had broken up.
"After careful thought, thoughtful consideration, and considerable squabbling, Miss Piggy made the difficult decision to terminate our romantic relationship," Kermit said.
The United States of America declared neutrality at the beginning of World War I.
It wasn't until April 2, 1917, that President Woodrow Wilson called for a declaration of war against Germany due to various military vessels' attacks. After the vote, congress accepted, and war with Germany was declared on April 6.
French monk Dom Pierre Pérignon accidentally made champagne.
However, he wasn't the first to discover this sparkling beverage as sparkling white wine had been around for many years, and other winemakers were producing champagne around the time. Pérignon contributed to the development of what we call champagne today; consequently, his name is one of the most well-known champagne brands.
Famous Births
Is today your birthday? If so, did you know that Barack Obama was also born on this day? Here are more famous people born on this day.
1992
Cole Sprouse
American Actor
Age
33 years old
Born IN
Tuscany, Italy
1961
Barack Obama
American Politician
Age
64 years old
Born IN
Hawaii, USA
1968
Daniel Dae Kim
American Actor
Age
57 years old
Born IN
Busan, South Korea
1988
Tom Parker
English Singer
Died On
Mar 30, 2022 (Age 33)
Born IN
England, UK
Birthday & Zodiac
Those of you who were born on August 4 share the Leo zodiac sign.
Leo is a fire sign represented by the lion and is associated with light, love, confidence. Leos tend to be dramatic at times, but they’re also very creative, self-confident, and dominant.
Peridot is the birthstone given to people born in August. The peridot is often a light green color, and it symbolizes good fortune, health & peacefulness. Periodt is known as the gem of compassion, and wearing it helps calm anger and lift moods.
If you were lucky enough to be born on this day, you were likely conceived around November 11, the year before.
The due date for a baby conceived on this day is around April 27, 2026.
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, August 4th has also been a day where we've had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1926 — 1962
Marilyn Monroe
American Actress Marilyn Monroe was born on June 1, 1926. She died on this day in 1962, at age 36 in California, USA.
1805 — 1875
Hans Christian Andersen
Danish Author Hans Christian Andersen was born on April 2, 1805. He died on this day in 1875, at age 70 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Quotes
Who said what today throughout history? Here are the most famous things people have said on this day.
1836
“A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.”
Charles Darwin
(English Naturalist)
Special Holidays
If you're looking to try something new today, here are some special holidays that might just give you an idea.
International
Assistance Dog Day
Assistance dogs are real living heroes; the quality of life they bring to people with disabilities is unparalleled!! There’s no better way to participate in Assistance Dog Day and show your appreciation for these wonder-dogs by donating to an assistance dog training organization.
United States
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
Nothing beats a humble chocolate chip cookie, and we mean that with the utmost passion. There’s something beautiful about biting into a freshly baked cookie and coming across big chunks of chocolate. Have we got you drooling yet? Go on, eat some chocolate chip cookies!
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