Also on This Day in History March 4
Discover what happened on March 4 with HISTORY's summaries of major events, anniversaries,
famous births and notable deaths.
Births on This Day, March 4
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1923
Patrick Moore
English astronomer and writer (A-Z of Astronomy)
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1904
George Gamow
Ukrainian-American nuclear physicist and writer who worked on Big Bang Theory, DNA
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1881
Richard C. Tolman
American mathematical physicist
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1847
Carl Josef Bayer
Austrian chemist who invented Beyer Process to produce aluminum
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1877
Garrett Morgan
American inventor of gas mask and traffic signal
Deaths on This Day, March 4
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2008
Gary Gygax
American game designer, writer, co-created Dungeons & Dragons
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2011
Alenush Terian
Iranian astronomer and physicist
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1973
Samuel Tolansky
British scientist who was expert in spectroscopy
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1967
Michel Plancherel
Swiss mathematician who is known for the Plancherel theorem in harmonic analysis
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1989
James A. Parsons
American metallurgist and inventor of stainless steel
1980
Robert Mugabe Becomes Zimbabwe’s First Black Prime Minister
On March 4, 1980, Robert Mugabe was appointed Zimbabwe's first black prime minister following the country's independence from British colonial rule. His leadership marked a significant moment in Zimbabwe's history as it transitioned into a new era of governance.
1789
U.S. Constitution Goes into Effect in 1789
On March 4, 1789, the U.S. Constitution was put into effect, marking the establishment of the foundational legal framework for the United States. This pivotal moment initiated the functioning of the federal government and set the stage for the nation's governance.
2007
World’s First National Internet Election Held
On March 4, 2007, the world’s first national internet election took place. This landmark event allowed voters to cast their ballots online, marking a significant advancement in the way elections are conducted and increasing accessibility for voters.
1957
S&P 500 Stock Market Index Introduced in 1957
On March 4, 1957, the S&P 500 stock market index was introduced, replacing the S&P 90. This new index, covering a broader range of companies, became a key benchmark for measuring the overall performance of the U.S. stock market.