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International observance days, weeks, and months for August 4, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
These observances run for a full week; this calendar day falls inside the week.
Events that occurred on August 4 throughout history
President George Washington passes a tariff act to create the Revenue Cutter Service, which was the forerunner of the U.S. Coast Guard. Fleet consisted of 10 fast-moving sailing vessels and operated under the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
The Saturday Evening Post is published for the first time as a weekly newspaper. The Post was originally a 4 page paper that published current events, editorials, human interest pieces, humor, illustrations, a letter column, poetry, and cartoons.
President Jimmy Carter signs the Department of Energy Organization Act, creating the U.S. Department of Energy.
People born on August 4
Founder of Avis Rent a Car System.
Actress known for her role as Punky Brewster.
Actor best known for his role as John Munch Homicide: Life on the Street and then Law & Order: SVU.
Duchess of Sussex, media personality and actress.
American trumpet player and singer nicknamed “Satchmo” or “Pops”. His career spanned five decades and included trumpet player, singer, and influential figure in the Jazz genre.
Race car driver who is considered one of the greatest and most influential drivers in NASCAR history.
Middle-distance runner who was considered the greatest American miler of all time. In 1933, he received the James E. Sullivan Award as the top amateur athlete in the U.S.
Born into Scottish nobility, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon became queen consort as the wife of King George VI. Later known as the Queen Mother, she provided vital moral support during World War II.
The first President of Brazil.
Film score compose referred to as the Godfather of Films Music.
Actor known for his roles in Tombstone, Sling Blade, and A Simple Plan.
Lawyer, Noble Prize laureate, and 44th President of the U.S.
