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Ritual Suicide of 46 of the 47 Ronin - February 4, 1703: On this day in history, February 4, 1703, important events took place today in Edo (now Tokyo), Japan, surrounding the Ritual Suicide of 46 of the 47 Ronin. Asano Naganori, a Samurai Leader committed ritual suicide (seppuku) after assaulting Kira Yoshinaka, a court official. The 47 Ronin murdered Kira, to avenge their master's honor, then 46 handed themselves. One had been sent to Ako to report the completion of the revenge. The 46 Ronin were sentenced to death, however the Shogun ordered them to commit seppuku. When the other Ronin returned, he was pardoned. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: February 4, 1703 were Kira Yoshinaka, Asano Naganori. Facts on this day in History February 4: Events on this day in history: Ritual Suicide of 46 of the 47 Ronin *** Date: February 4, 1703 *** Place: Edo (now Tokyo), Japan *** Category: Suicide *** Historical Period: 18th Century *** This day in history ***
Riobamba Earthquake - February 4, 1797: On this day in history, February 4, 1797, significant events took place today in Riobamba, Ecuador, respecting the Riobamba Earthquake. On February 4, 1797, the Ecuadorian city Riobamba was destroyed by an earthquake with a magnitude of 8.3. German geographer Alexander von Humboldt visited the area in 1801/2 and estimated the number of casualties as 40,000. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: February 4, 1797 were Alexander von Humboldt. Facts on this day in History February 4: Events on this day in history: Riobamba Earthquake *** Date: February 4, 1797 *** Place: Riobamba, Ecuador *** Category: Disaster *** Historical Period: 18th Century *** This day in history ***
Official Taking of Office by John Marshall as 4th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court - February 4, 1801: On this day in history, February 4, 1801, momentous events took place today in Washington D.C.,USA, with regard to the Official Taking of Office by John Marshall as 4th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. John Marshall officially took office as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States on February 4, 1801. Following a request from President John Adams, he continued to serve as Secretary of State until March, 1801. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: February 4, 1801 were John Marshall, John Adams. Facts on this day in History February 4: Events on this day in history: Official Taking of Office by John Marshall as 4th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court *** Date: February 4, 1801 *** Place: Washington D.C.,USA *** Category: Politics *** Historical Period: 19th Century *** This day in history ***
Seizing of Guadeloupe by the British - February 4, 1810: On this day in history, February 4, 1810, important events took place today in Guadeloupe, Caribbean, in respect of the Seizing of Guadeloupe by the British. On February 4, 1810, during the reign of King George III, the British seized the island of Guadeloupe from the Fench. After being ceded to Sweden for a time, Guadeloupe was eventually returned to France. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: February 4, 1810 were George III. Facts on this day in History February 4: Events on this day in history: Seizing of Guadeloupe by the British *** Date: February 4, 1810 *** Place: Guadeloupe, Caribbean *** Category: Politics *** Historical Period: 19th Century *** This day in history ***
Passing of the Act Leading to the Construction of the Ohio and Erie Canal - February 4, 1825: On this day in history, February 4, 1825, important events took place today in Ohio, USA, surrounding the Passing of the Act Leading to the Construction of the Ohio and Erie Canal. In January 1822, the Ohio Legislature employed Engineer James Geddes to survey and design a canal to link Lake Erie with the Ohio River. On February 4, 1825 the Ohio Legislature passed an act that authorized it's construction. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: February 4, 1825 were James Geddes. Facts on this day in History February 4: Events on this day in history: Passing of the Act Leading to the Construction of the Ohio and Erie Canal *** Date: February 4, 1825 *** Place: Ohio, USA *** Category: Construction *** Historical Period: 19th Century *** This day in history ***
Philippine-American War - February 4, 1899: On this day in history, February 4, 1899, significant events took place today in Manila, Philippines, respecting the Philippine-American War. Wanting to gain independence, the forces of the First Philippine Republic fought with Unites States forces in Manilla on February 4, 1899. They officially declared war on the United States on June, 2 while President William McKinley was in office. The war ended, with an American victory, on July 2, 1902. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: February 4, 1899 were William McKinley. Facts on this day in History February 4: Events on this day in history: Philippine-American War *** Date: February 4, 1899 *** Place: Manila, Philippines *** Category: War *** Historical Period: 19th Century *** This day in history ***
Founding of the United Service Organizations - February 4, 1941: On this day in history, February 4, 1941, critical events took place today in New York, USA, regarding the Founding of the United Service Organizations. Following a request from President Franklin D. Roosevelt for recreation and morale services to be provided to U.S. Uniformed military personnel, social reformer Mary Ingraham founded the United Service Organization (USO) on February 4, 1941. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: February 4, 1941 were Mary Ingraham, Franklin D. Roosevelt. Facts on this day in History February 4: Events on this day in history: Founding of the United Service Organizations *** Date: February 4, 1941 *** Place: New York, USA *** Category: Entertainment *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
Crash of All Nippon Airways Flight 60 - February 4, 1966: On this day in history, February 4, 1966, crucial events took place today in Tokyo Bay, Japan, relating to the Crash of All Nippon Airways Flight 60. On February 4. 1966 All Nippon Airways Flight 60 was approaching Tokyo Haneda International Airport when it disappeared from the radar screens. Soon after, bodies and wreckage were discovered in Tokyo Bay. The 126 passengers and 7 crew were all killed, the cause was never established. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: February 4, 1966 were Unfortunately not recorded. Facts on this day in History February 4: Events on this day in history: Crash of All Nippon Airways Flight 60 *** Date: February 4, 1966 *** Place: Tokyo Bay, Japan *** Category: Disaster *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
Death of Liberace - February 4, 1987: On this day in history, February 4, 1987, significant events took place today in California, USA, respecting the Death of Liberace. Wladziu Valentino Liberace was an American singer, pianist and actor. In a four decade career, he performed in concerts, made recordings, appeared on television shows and appeared in movies. His flaboyance earned him the nickname Mr. Showmanship. He died in Palm Springs from pneumonia, brought on by AIDS, on February 4, 1987. The famous people associated with this historical event on this day in history: February 4, 1987 were Liberace. Facts on this day in History February 4: Events on this day in history: Death of Liberace *** Date: February 4, 1987 *** Place: California, USA *** Category: Death *** Historical Period: 20th Century *** This day in history ***
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