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National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for March 4, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
These observances run for a full week; this calendar day falls inside the week.
Showing the first 12 on this date; there are more weekly observances. See the full weeks list for March.
These observances last the full month; this date is part of that month-long celebration.
Showing the first 12 on this date; there are more month-long observances. See the full months list for March.
International and other global observances on this date (may include days, weeks, or months).
Events that occurred on March 4 throughout history
President William Henry Harrison sits for the first presidential photograph following his inauguration.
The Boston Globe publishes its first issue.
Name your favorite road song. "I Can't Drive 55" by Sammy Hagar or "Life is a Highway" by Tom Cochrane. Nine motor clubs combined to form the American Automobile Association (AAA or Triple-A) in Chicago, Illinois.
After being elected by the citizens of Montana, Jeannette Rankin becomes the first woman to become a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Charles Curtis takes the oath of office and becomes the first Native American vice president.
The first woman Cabinet member takes office. President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed Frances Perkins from Massachusetts to Secretary of Labor.
In a private ceremony, Queen Elizabeth II knights Charlie Chaplin, Sir Charles Chaplin Knight Commander of the British Empire.
The Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance and Record of the Year goes to Olivia Newton-John for "I Honestly Love You." Stevie Wonder wins Album of the Year for Fulfillingness' First Finale and Best Male Pop Performance.
People born on March 4
