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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 named the 16th president of the United States, Jews were expelled from Germany, the United States Constitution was declared, and more.

This day in history (March 4): First Indian aircraft carrier INS Vikrant commissioned

Today in History, March 4: Is it March already? If you too realize the same, then it is absolutely fine. Considering how quickly our lives go by these days, it’s valid to feel like time goes by too quickly. We have entered March 4th. Every day is that different but would you like to know the importance of today? Then continue reading this article. That day the first Indian aircraft carrier INS Vikrant was commissioned and Thomas Jefferson became the first president of the United States to take office in Washington, DC.

Cyclone Mahina struck north of Cooktown, Queensland, founded the American Automobile Association (AAA) in Chicago. In addition, the “National Institution for the Preservation of Life in Cases of Shipwrecks” was founded in the United Kingdom. Skim through the sections below to learn more.

Historical events on this day

In 1699 the Jews were expelled from Germany.
In 1801, Thomas Jefferson became the first president of the United States to take office in Washington, DC.
In 1824, the “National Institution for the Preservation of Life in Cases of Shipwrecks” was founded in the United Kingdom.
In 1861, Abraham Lincoln was named the sixteenth president of the United States.
In 1837, Chicago was incorporated as a city.
In 1899, Cyclone Mahina hit north of Cooktown, Queensland, with a 12m 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 came to an end.
In 1951, the first Asian Games were organized between March 4 and 11.
In 1961, the first Indian aircraft carrier INS Vikrant was commissioned.

Sports events today

In 1927, Babe Ruth became the highest-paid player in MLB history after signing a three-year, $70,000-per-season contract with the New York Yankees.
In 1977, West Indies cricket fast bowler Colin Croft took 8-29 against Pakistan in the second Test victory in Port of Spain.
In 1948, tennis legend Martina Navratilova retains her WTA Tour Championship in New York by defeating Chris Evert.

Art and culture events today

In 1922, the first vampire film, “Nosferatu,” premiered at the Berlin Zoological Garden, which was an unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
In 1937, actor Paul Muni and Luise Rainer won Academy Awards 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

Yes.No	Year of death	Personal allusions
1	1193	Saladin, sultan of Egypt, Syria and Palestine known for fighting and defeating Christian crusaders.
2	1994	John Candy, Canadian actor and comedian who rose to fame as a member of “The Second City” in Toronto and its series “Second City Television” (SCTV).
3	2016	Joey Feek, vocalist and songwriter, achieved her greatest fame in the last months of her life. Feek was best known as one half of the husband and wife vocal duo Joey + Rory.
4	2019	Luke Perry, an American actor best known for playing the role of teenage heartthrob Dylan McKay on ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’.
5	2019	King Kong Bundy, American professional wrestler, comedian and actor known for wrestling with the World Wrestling Federation.
6	2022	Shane Warne, an Australian cricketer who 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	Personal allusions
1	1678	Antonio Lucio Vivaldi, Italian composer and violinist who debuted as a composer of sacred vocal music in 1713.
2	1897	Soon Mei-ling, Chinese politician who became the second woman to address a joint session of the United States Congress.
3	1908	Rex Harrison, English actor best known for his role as Professor Henry Higgins in the musical adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion.
4	1932	Miriam Makeba, South African singer, actress and civil rights activist known for numerous hits such as ‘Pata Pata’ and ‘The Click Song’.
5	1954	Catherine O’Hara, Emmy Award-winning Canadian-American actress and comedian known for her role in the sitcom ‘Second City Television’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’.
6	1955	Mo Yan, a Chinese novelist who won a noble prize for literature in 2012. Yan was widely recognized for his humanist fiction.
7	1990	Draymond Green, professional basketball player who plays 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 named the 16th president of the United States, Jews were expelled from Germany, the United States Constitution was declared, and more.

What 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 artistic and cultural events occurred today (March 4)?

Today the first vampire movie “Nosferatu” is released. Additionally, actor Paul Muni and Luise Rainer won Academy Awards for acting for “The Great Ziegfeld,” and James Cagney and Greer Garson won Academy Awards for Mrs. Miniver.

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