In 1977, U.S. President Jimmy Carter signed legislation forming the United States Department of Energy.
On This Day: What happened on 04 August?
We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today.
In 1977, U.S. President Jimmy Carter signed legislation forming the United States Department of Energy.
Here’s a look at what happened on this day, 04 August, throughout history. We remember the news, events, and people that influenced the course of history forever.
ON THIS DAY: 04 AUGUST
1971 | The South African government granted limited self-government to Damaraland
2019 | Nine people were killed and 26 injured in a shooting in Dayton, Ohio. This came only 12 hours after another mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, where 22 people were killed.
2006 | A massacre was carried out by Sri Lankan government forces, 17 employees of the French INGO Action Against Hunger (known internationally as Action Contre la Faim, or ACF) were killed.
1967 | Military conscription for all white males in South Africa was enforced.
1977 | U.S. President Jimmy Carter signed legislation forming the United States Department of Energy.
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BIRTHDAYS
1900 | The Queen’s mother Elizabeth was born.
1984 | American basketball player, Mardy Collins.
1948 | American baseball player and coach, Johnny Grubb.
1939 | Baron Cunningham of Felling, English politician, Minister for the Cabinet Office, Jack Cunningham.
1978 | Norwegian ice hockey player, Per-ÿge Skrøder.
ON THIS DAY: DEATHS
1938 | American actress, Pearl White, 49.
2004 | American chemist and engineer, Mary Sherman Morgan, 83.
1996 | English gardener, author, and television host, Geoff Hamilton, 60.
2009 | American screenwriter and producer, Blake Snyder, 52.
2007 | American singer-songwriter and producer, Lee Hazlewood, 78.
SPORTS
1996 | South African retired long-distance runner, Josiah Thugwane wins gold at Olympics on this day.
2010 | Everton (England) vs Everton(Chile). The English Everton beat the Chilean Everton 2-0 to win the Brotherhood Cup at Goodison Park.
ENTERTAINMENT
2006 | On this day in the United States, “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” was released for the first time.
AFRICA FACT
Morocco is among three countries that border both The Atlantic and Mediterranean oceans.
