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This Day in History (4 Mar): First Indian Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant was Commissioned

What happened today in history (March 4): Chicago was incorporated as a city, Abraham Lincoln was appointed 16th US President, Jews were expelled from Germany, the US constitution States announced and more.

This Day in History (March 4): India’s First Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant is Commissioned

Today in History, March 4: Is it March already? If you are facing the same realization then that is completely fine. Considering how quickly our lives pass these days, it is reasonable to feel like time passes too quickly. We have entered the 4th day of March. Every day is different but do you want to know the importance of today? Then continue reading this article. On this day, India’s first aircraft carrier INS Vikrant was commissioned and Thomas Jefferson became the first American President to take office in Washington, DC.

Cyclone Mahina struck north of Cooktown, Queensland, the American Automobile Association (AAA) was founded in Chicago. In addition, the “National Institute for the Preservation of Life from Shipwrecks” was also established in the United Kingdom. Scroll through the sections below to know more.

Historical events on this day

In 1699, Jews were expelled from Germany.
In 1801, Thomas Jefferson became the first US President to take office in Washington, DC
In 1824, the national “Institute for the Preservation of Life from Shipwrecks” was established in the United Kingdom.
In 1861, Abraham Lincoln was appointed the 16th President of the United States.
In 1837, Chicago was incorporated as a city.
In 1899, Cyclone Mahina struck north of Cooktown, Queensland with a 12 m high wave, killing more than 300 people.
In 1902, the American Automobile Association (AAA) was founded in Chicago.
In 1943, the Battle of the Bismarck Sea in the southwest Pacific ended.
In 1951, the first Asian Games were held from March 4 to 11.
In 1961, India’s first aircraft carrier INS Vikrant was commissioned.

Sports event today

In 1927, Babe Ruth became the highest-paid player in MLB history after signing a three-year contract worth $70,000 per season with the New York Yankees.
In 1977, West Indian cricket fast bowler Colin Croft took 8-29 against Pakistan in their 2nd Test win at Port-of-Spain.
In 1948, tennis legend Martina Navratilova retained her WTA Tour championship in NYC by defeating Chris Evert.

Today’s Arts and Culture Events

In 1922, the first vampire film “Nosferatu”, an unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, premiered at the Berlin Zoo.
In 1937, actors Paul Muni and Luise Rainer won an Academy Award for their roles in the film “The Great Ziegfeld” at the 9th Academy Awards.
In 1943, actors James Cagney and Greer Garson won Academy Awards for their roles in the film Mrs. Miniver at the 15th Academy Awards.

Notable deaths on this day

S.No	Year of death	Character
first	1193	Saladin, King of Egypt, Syria and Palestine famous for fighting and winning against the Christian Crusaders
2	1994	John Candy, a Canadian actor and comedian who is best known as a cast member of “Second City” in Toronto and the series “Second City Television” (SCTV).
3	2016	Joey Feek, the singer and songwriter achieved his greatest fame in the last months of his life. Feek is best known as one half of the husband-and-wife vocal duo Joey + Rory.
4	2019	Luke Perry, an American actor mainly known for his role as Dylan McKay, a handsome teenager on ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’
5	2019	King Kong Bundy, American professional wrestler, stand-up comedian and actor best known for wrestling with the World Wrestling Federation.
6	2022	Shane Warne, an Australian cricketer made his international debut in 1992. He is considered one of the greatest bowlers who redefined spin bowling like never before.

Famous birthdays on this day

S. NO	Year of Birth	Character
first	1678	Antonio Lucio Vivaldi, an Italian composer and violinist who made his debut as a composer of sacred vocal music in 1713.
2	1897	Tong My Linh, Chinese politician, became the second woman to speak at a joint session of the US Congress.
3	1908	Rex Harrison, an English actor best known for playing Professor Henry Higgins in the musical adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion.
4	1932	Miriam Makeba, a South African singer, actress and civil rights activist who is famous for many hit songs such as ‘Pata Pata’ and ‘The Click Song’
5	1954	Catherine O’Hara, Emmy Award-winning Canadian-American actress and comedian, is known for her roles on the sitcoms ‘Second City Television’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek.
6	1955	Mo Yan, a Chinese novelist who won the Noble Prize for Literature in 2012. Yan is widely known for his humanist novels.
7	1990	Draymond Green, professional basketball player playing for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA)

Frequently asked questions

What happened today in history (March 4)?

Chicago was incorporated as a city, Abraham Lincoln was appointed the 16th President of the United States, Jews were expelled from Germany, the US constitution was proclaimed, etc.

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

Actress Catherine O’Hara, basketball player Draymond Green, South African singer Miriam Makeba, Rex Harrison and many other famous personalities were born today.

What cultural and artistic events took place today (March 4)?

Today marks the premiere of the first vampire movie “Nosferatu”. Additionally, actors Paul Muni & Luise Rainer won an acting Academy Award for “The Great Ziegfeld” and James Cagney & Greer Garson won an Academy Award for Mrs. Miniver.

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