International observance days, weeks, and months for August 4, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.
August 4, 2027 celebrates International Clouded Leopard Day. On August 4, International Clouded Leopard Day raises awareness of the plight of the clouded leopard. Both in the wild and in captivity, the clouded leopard needs our help to maintain its current population levels and to grow.
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The first President of Brazil.
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.
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.
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.
Film score compose referred to as the Godfather of Films Music.
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.
Longer-running observances that include this date.
