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International observance days, weeks, and months for June 4, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
Events that occurred on June 4 throughout history
Henry Ford drives his first Ford through streets of Detroit. The "Quadricycle" was a 500-pound vehicle that featured a 4-horsepower engine, a boat-like tiller for steering, and a top speed of 20 miles per hour.
The Act required men between the ages of 18 and 30 to begin registering for WWI. Over 24 million men registered. Ultimately, 2.8 million American men were drafted and served in the war, alongside 2 million volunteers.
Congress approves the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing 26 million American women the right to vote.
The MS St. Louis, carrying 963 German Jewish refugees, is denied permission to land in Florida, forcing the ship to return to Europe. Over 300 passengers later died in a Nazi concentration camp.
General Eisenhower postponed the first planned D-Day invasion scheduled for June 5 due to unfavorable weather reports. Operation Overload was implement 24-hours later. However, because weather conditions were not great on June 6, Eisenhower prepared the famous "In Case of Failure" message.
Beer was sold for 10 cent during Beer Night at a MLB Cleveland game. The Indians forfeited the game because fans kept stumbling on the field during the game.
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is released in the U.S.A., earning $97 million on the first day.
USPS announces 1.2 million people voted to choose the artwork on their Elvis Presley stamp.
People born on June 4
Fashion designer who co-founded the Nine West fashion house.
Award-winning actor with roles in The Great Gatsby (1974), The 'Burbs (1989), and Big Love on HBO (2006–2011).
Jazz musician who created one of the most iconic jazz albums (The Blues and the Abstract Truth) of the 1960s.
Singer of the hits Before the Next Teardrop Falls, Wasted Days and Wasted Nights, and Secret Love.
Expert mountaineer who was the first person to climb both Everest and K2.
Science fiction author of works that include The Eternal Conflict (1925), The Red Witch (1932), and The Sea-Witch (1937).
Actor quickly recognized for his role as John Carter in the television drama ER.
Actress fondly remembered for her role as Auntie Em in The Wizard of Oz.
