1 International Observance to Celebrate on March 4, 2026

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

2026
World Obesity Day

World Obesity Day

March 4, 2026 celebrates World Obesity Day. Every year on March 4th, World Obesity Day encourages people across the globe to respond to the obesity crisis. It’s also a day to increase obesity awareness, encourage advocacy, improve policies, and share experiences.

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Born on March 4

People born on March 4

1903
WC

William C. Boyd

1826
TJ

Theodore Judah

1939
RS

Robert Shaye

1926
RD

Richard DeVos

1903
MD

Malcolm Dole

1891
LW

Lois Wilson

1903
JS

John Scarne

1826
JB

John Buford

1792
IL

Isaac Lea

1983
DH

Drew Houston

1864
DW

David W. Taylor

1893
CH

Charles Herbert Colvin

1919
BB

Buck Baker

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.

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