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Historical Events on November 4

22 significant historical events occurred on November 4. November 4 has seen eleven major historical events, including several U.S. presidential elections held between 1856 and 1924. Noteworthy happenings on this date include the 1918 Battle of Vittorio Veneto and activities during the German Revolution of 1918–1919, both unfolding in the closing stages of World War I.

Total Events
22
Time Span
15012018
Categories
4
Top Category
politics
10 events

19 famous birthdays on November 4

Including David Julius, Charles K. Kao, Carlos Castillo Armas

Event Distribution by Century

Darker = Higher Density
16th C.21st C.

16th Century

2 events
war

1501 historical event

war

1529 Ottoman-Spanish naval battle

17th Century

1 event
war

1643 skirmish in the first English Civil War

19th Century

3 events
war

Battle along the Nueces River on November 4, 1835 between the Mexican Army and Texian insurgents

politics

1856 United States presidential election — 18th quadrennial U.S. presidential election

politics

1884 United States presidential election — 25th quadrennial U.S. presidential election

20th Century

12 events
politics

1911 treaty between France and Germany

general

German Revolution of 1918–1919 — revolution between 1918-19 in Germany

war

1918 battle during Word War I

politics

1924 United States presidential election — 35th quadrennial U.S. presidential election

war

Battle of the Second Sino-Japanese War which occurred in the above town

politics

1946 treaty between the United States and China

politics

European Convention on Human Rights — international treaty to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms in Europe

politics

1952 United States presidential election — 42nd quadrennial U.S. presidential election

general

Shankharikathi massacre

general

Iran hostage crisis — 1979–1981 diplomatic standoff between the US and Iran

politics

1980 United States presidential election — 49th quadrennial U.S. presidential election

sports

1990 Australian Grand Prix — 500th Formula 1 Championship Grand Prix

21st Century

4 events
politics

2008 United States presidential election — 56th quadrennial U.S. presidential election

general

Terrorist attack allegedly carried out by jihadist group Boko Haram

general

2018 environmental disaster in Fujian, China

politics

Survival of the Fittest

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