18 significant historical events occurred on October 4. October 4 has seen several historical events over the years. Notable occurrences on this date include the 1936 Battle of Cable Street, a key anti-fascist confrontation in London's East End. There have also been tragic aviation incidents, such as the 1992 crash of El Al Flight 1862 in the Netherlands and the 2001 downing of Siberia Airlines Flight 1812 by Ukrainian forces. In sports, the 1964 and 1970 United States Grand Prix races in Formula One took place on October 4.
Total Events
18
Time Span
737–2010
Categories
3
Top Category
war
11 events
19 famous birthdays on October 4
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Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density8th C.21st C.
8th Century
1 event11th Century
1 event12th Century
2 events17th Century
2 events18th Century
1 event19th Century
1 event20th Century
8 events21st Century
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