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March 4: Facts & Historical Events On This Day

Did you know that on this day, March 4, 1797, John Adams became America's second president?

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March 4th is officially Toy Soldier Day and Grammar Day.

Welcome to day 63 of the year folks, there are 302 days left in 2025.

If today is your birthday, or you want to know some remarkable events that happened on this day, you’re in luck. Here you’ll also find out what famous people were born on this day and special holidays that are celebrated today.

Did you know that on this day, March 4, 1797, John Adams became America’s second president? The inauguration took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about March 4th in history!

Historical Events

What memorable events happened on March 4 in history? Keep reading to find out!

France became the first country in the world to include access to abortion in its constitution.

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The Batman, featuring lead actor Robert Pattinson, hit the box office in 4,217 locations in North America.

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Nik Wallenda became the first person to walk over the Masaya Volcano in Nicaragua.

OTD in 2020: Nik Wallenda became the first person to walk over the Masaya Volcano in Nicaragua.
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A Real IRA car bomb exploded in front of the BBC’s headquarters in London, injuring one person.

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The Soviet Union’s Vega 1 Space Probe began sending back images of Halley’s Comet.

Vega 1 was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome atop a Proton rocket on December 15, 1984, on a mission to Venus to do a flyby of Halley's Comet. Vega 1 reached the vicinity of Venus by June 1985, from which point it began heading for Halley's Comet. Vega 1's instruments sent back a detailed analysis of the comet, including its core temperatures and surface composition.

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World tennis champion Martina Navratilova won her 74th match streak.

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The first People’s Choice Awards aired on CBS.

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John Lennon made a controversial statement saying that the Beatles were “more popular than Jesus.”

OTD in 1966: John Lennon made a controversial statement saying that the Beatles were "more popular than Jesus."
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The silent horror movie “Nosferatu” was released in Berlin, making it the first-ever vampire movie.

Nosferatu is an adaptation of the original novel "Dracula" by Bram Stoker.

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The United States Department of Labor was formed.

The Department of Labor aims to enhance the well-being of workers, improve conditions, and protect their rights in the US.

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America’s second president John Adams was inaugurated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

OTD in 1797: America's second president John Adams was inaugurated in Philadelphia
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Vermont became the 14th state to join the United States of America.

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The Senate convened for the first time after the new federal government was set up in the USA.

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The Second Anglo-Dutch War began as England fought the Dutch republic for the control of seas and trade routes.

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Anne Boleyn made her first public appearance in court, where she took part in “The Château Vert” pageant.

OTD in 1522: Anne Boleyn made her first public appearance in court
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Famous Births

Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Catherine O'Hara? See what other famous people were born on this day.

1999

Brooklyn Beckham

English Model

Age

26 years old

Born IN

England, UK

1990

Draymond Green

American Basketball Player

Age

35 years old

Born IN

Michigan, USA

1954

Catherine O'Hara

Canadian-American Actress

Age

71 years old

Born IN

Ontario, Canada

1988

Joshua Bowman

English Actor

Age

37 years old

Born IN

England, UK

Birthday & Zodiac

Everyone who was born on March 4th shares the star sign of Pisces.

Water is the element given to Pisces, and the symbol used is two fish swimming in opposite directions, representing the division of Pisces’s attention between fantasy & reality.

Aquamarine is the birthstone given to people born in March. The ancient Greeks and Romans used aquamarine to protect their sailors. They brought the sea-green crystals on board to ensure safe passage to their destinations.

March’s birth flower, the daffodil, signifies new beginnings and optimism, capturing the essence of spring and the spirit of those born this month. The secondary birth flower, jonquil, is a symbol of affection and sincerity.

If your birthday falls on this day, you would’ve likely been conceived around June 11 in the previous year.

A baby conceived on this day will likely be due around November 25th, 2025.

Famous Deaths

Unfortunately, March 4th has also been a day where we've had to say some goodbyes over the years…

1966 — 2019

Luke Perry

American Actor Luke Perry was born on October 11, 1966. He died on this day in 2019, at age 52 in California, USA.

Quotes

Below you'll find the most popular things people have said on this day throughout history.

2012

“Physical elegance comes from the body. This is no superficial matter but rather the way that man found to honor the way he places his two feet on the ground.”

Paulo Coelho

(Brazilian Lyricist)

1933

“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”

Franklin D. Roosevelt

(American President)

Special Holidays

Are you looking for something to do today? Well, here's a few special days that might just give you some ideas.

United States

Toy Soldier Day

The name of this holiday is pretty deceiving. You would assume it’s a day about collecting the plastic toys or replicas, but Toy Soldier Day is actually intended to unite fans of various role-playing activities. It’s a perfect day to share costume ideas!

United States

National Grammar Day

If arguing with strangers over the internet and correcting their grammar is your jam, then you’re in luck. Grammar day celebrates what makes our languages truly remarkable (even if difficult to learn). So take the opportunity today to learn something new about grammar, or teach it!

Fact Of The Day

Close-up of a sandwich with layers of cooked meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and leafy greens

The United States Department of Agriculture says the official definition of a sandwich is “at least 35 percent cooked meat and no more than 50 percent bread.”

Days Until

Your countdown to 2025's upcoming special days!

  • Women's Day

    4 days

  • St Patrick's Day

    13 days

  • April Fool's Day

    28 days

  • Earth Day

    49 days

  • Cinco de Mayo

    62 days

  • Halloween

    241 days

  • Christmas Day

    296 days

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Ward, Luke. "March 4: Facts & Historical Events On This Day." FactstoryHub, 1 Jan. 2020, www.factstoryhub.com/day/march-4/. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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Ward, L. (2025, October 31). March 4: Facts & Historical Events On This Day. FactstoryHub. https://factstoryhub.com/day/march-4/

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Ward, Luke. "March 4: Facts & Historical Events On This Day." FactstoryHub, October 31, 2025. https://factstoryhub.com/day/march-4/.

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Luke Ward is the owner of FactstoryHub. He has over 14 years of experience in researching, informative writing, fact-checking, SEO & web design. In his spare time, he loves to explore the world, drink coffee & attend trivia nights.

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