South African politician, Peter Marais celebrates his birthday. Image: Twitter @rehomingcarlos/@VusiSambo

On This Day in South Africa: What happened on 4 September?

We look back on this day in world and South African history, remembering the people and events that shaped the world we live in today.

by The South African

04-09-2023 04:55

in News

South African politician, Peter Marais celebrates his birthday. Image: Twitter @rehomingcarlos/@VusiSambo

Look at what happened on this day 4 September in history. From various achievements and milestones throughout human history to groundbreaking inventions and events that shaped the world we live in today.

Here is a look at some of the most notable events that happened on this day

ON THIS DAY: 4 SEPTEMBER

1990 | In Sebokeng, the SADF started shooting at the negotiators. Sources claim fire was opened without warning on a group of people in a hostel. 11 people were killed and many injured.

2001 | Tokyo DisneySea, a component of the Tokyo Disney Resort in Urayasu, Chiba, Japan, opened to the public.

2002 | The Oakland Athletics set an American League record by winning their 20th straight game.

2020 | Pope Benedict XVI became the longest-lived pope, 93 years, four months, 16 days, surpassing Pope Leo XIII, who died in 1903.

2022 | A stabbing spree in 13 different places on the James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon, Saskatchewan, resulted in 10 fatalities and 15 injuries.

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BIRTHDAYS

1948 | South African politician, Peter Marais.

1963 | American drummer, Bobby Jarzombek.

1967 | Hungarian decathlete, Dezső Szabó.

1972 | Northern Irish veterinarian and television personality, Steve Leonard.

2000 | South African association football player, Lyle Foster.

DEATHS

2002 | Lithuanian-French pianist and educator, Vlado Perlemuter, 98.

2004 | Canadian golfer, Moe Norman, 75.

2007 | Ninth Duke of Buccleuch, Scottish soldier and politician, 84.

2013 | Canadian businessman and politician, Michel Pagé, 64.

2016 | Lawyer and politician, Clarence D. Rappleyea Jr., 83.

SPORTS

1867 | On this day, Members of the Sheffield Wednesday Cricket Club met at the Adelphi Hotel to organise a football team in order to stay active throughout the winter. Now, Sheffield Wednesday is that team.