17 significant historical events occurred on May 4. May 4 is the date of several important historical events. Notable occurrences include the 1886 Haymarket affair in Chicago, the start of China's May Fourth Movement in 1919, and the tragic Kent State shootings during Vietnam War protests in 1970. These events cover labor rights, cultural movements, and political demonstrations, showing how historical developments have shaped modern society.
14 famous birthdays on May 4
Including Hosni Mubarak, Ruth Negga, Henry I of France
Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density13th Century
1 event17th Century
1 event1664 force of Moroccan warriors ambushed and defeated a detachment of the garrison of English Tangier
18th Century
1 event19th Century
3 events20th Century
9 eventsMay Fourth Movement — Chinese cultural and political movement beginning with protests on 4 May 1919 in Beijing
Kent State shootings — 1970 shootings in Kent, Ohio, US during student-led protest of Vietnam War
21st Century
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