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What happened today in history (April 4): The University of Basel was founded in Switzerland, Frederick II was succeeded as king of Denmark by Christian IV, English King James II published the Declaration of Faith my passion and more.

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Today in History, April 4: Three days of this month have passed and it doesn’t look like this day will end any time soon. Although the days seem to pass quickly and people who are preparing for competitive exams are making the most of each day, we are here to add value to their day by letting you know some facts interesting about today. So let’s get started.

Today is the day the Kangra earthquake occurred, food riots broke out in Amsterdam and the Panamanian Communist Party was founded. In addition, some events happened on this day that you will know about in the section below.

Historical events on this day

In 1460, the University of Basel was founded in Switzerland.
In 1588, Frederick II was succeeded as king of Denmark by Christian IV.
In 1686, English King James II published the Declaration of Indulgence.
In 1905, the Kangra region of Himachal Pradesh, India suffered an earthquake that killed 20,000 residents.
In 1918, food riots began in Amsterdam.
In 1930, the Communist Party of Panama was founded.
In 1949, an armistice was signed between Israel and Jordan.
In 1955, a military treaty was signed between the British and Iraqi governments.
In 1960, Senegal declared independence from France.
In 1966, the US conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site.

Sports event today

In 1983, North Carolina State defeated Houston 54-52 in the 45th NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship.
In 1988, Eddie Hill became the first racer in the world to cover a quarter mile in 5 seconds.
In 1993, Texas Tech defeated Ohio State at the 12th NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship.

Today’s Arts and Culture Events

In 1932, George Bernard Shaw’s comedy play “Too True To Be Good” premiered in New York.
In 1960, Charlton Heston and Simone Signoret won the Oscar for Ben-Hur at the 32nd Academy Awards.
In 1988, the British soap opera Crossroads was last broadcast on ITV.

Notable deaths on this day

S. NO	Year of death	Personality
first	1923	John Venn was an English mathematician and philosopher, one of the important contributors to the field of statistics. He also published a book titled Logic of Chance based on the frequency theory of probability.
2	1968	Martin Luther King Junior was an American activist who was one of the prominent leaders in the African-American Civil Rights Movement from 1955 to 1968.
3	1976	George Pastell is a Cypriot character actor in British films and television programmes. He made his debut in Give Us This Day and was gradually signed to other films such as The Mummy and Maniac.
4	1999	Faith Domergue is an American film and television actress best recognized for her roles in films such as ‘Vendetta’, ‘Cult of the Cobra’ and ‘Soho Incident’.
5	two thousand and thirteen	Roger Joseph Ebert is a famous American film critic who is famous for his film reviews in the Chicago Sun-Times, a newspaper for which he has worked since 1967.

Famous birthdays on this day

S. NO	Year of Birth	Personality
first	1928	Maya Angelou was an American poet, writer, and civil rights activist best known for publishing seven autobiographies based on her childhood and teenage experiences.
2	1964	David Cross is a stand-up comedian and actor greatly admired for his comedic roles in ‘Mr. Show’ and ‘Arrested Development’.
3	1965	Robert Downey Jr. is an American actor best known for his roles in Iron Man and Chaplin. Although he spent most of his life escaping drug addiction, his acting talent helped him become one of the most beloved actors.
4	1979	Heath Ledger is an Australian actor best known for his role as ‘The Joker’ in the film ‘The Dark Knight’. Although he did not live long, he left a legacy that people will remember forever.
5	1979	Natasha Bianca Lyonne Braunstein is an American actress best known for her roles in the American Pie film series and the Netflix series, ‘Orange is the New Black’.

Conclusion

These are the major events that happened on April 4. We come up with such articles every day. Keep reading them for updates.

Frequently asked questions

What happened today in history (April 4)?

The University of Basel was founded in Switzerland, Frederick II was succeeded as king of Denmark by Christian IV, the English King James II published his Declaration of Passion, etc.

Which famous person was born on this day (April 4)?

Maya Angelou, David Cross, Robert Downey Jr. and many other famous personalities were born today

What sporting events happened today?

North Carolina State defeated Houston 54-52 in the 45th NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship, Eddie Hill became the first driver in the world to cover the quarter mile in 5 seconds and more.

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