International On This Day - March 4, 2026

International observance days, weeks, and months for March 4, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.

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International observance days on March 4, 2026

Historical Events on March 4

Events that occurred on March 4 throughout history

1841

President William Henry Harrison sits for the first presidential photograph following his inauguration.

1872

The Boston Globe publishes its first issue.

1902

Name your favorite road song. "I Can't Drive 55" by Sammy Hagar or "Life is a Highway" by Tom Cochrane. Nine motor clubs combined to form the American Automobile Association (AAA or Triple-A) in Chicago, Illinois.

1917

After being elected by the citizens of Montana, Jeannette Rankin becomes the first woman to become a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

1929

Charles Curtis takes the oath of office and becomes the first Native American vice president.

1933

The first woman Cabinet member takes office. President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed Frances Perkins from Massachusetts to Secretary of Labor.

1975

In a private ceremony, Queen Elizabeth II knights Charlie Chaplin, Sir Charles Chaplin Knight Commander of the British Empire.

1975

The Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance and Record of the Year goes to Olivia Newton-John for "I Honestly Love You." Stevie Wonder wins Album of the Year for Fulfillingness' First Finale and Best Male Pop Performance.

Born on March 4

People born on March 4

1903

William C. Boyd

1826

Theodore Judah

1939

Robert Shaye

1926

Richard DeVos

1903

Malcolm Dole

1891

Lois Wilson

1903

John Scarne

1826

John Buford

1792

Isaac Lea

1983

Drew Houston

1864

David W. Taylor

1893

Charles Herbert Colvin

1919

Buck Baker