Major Events
- 1942 The first train carrying Jews departs from Mechelen, Belgium, for Auschwitz
- 1944 Anne Frank is arrested in Amsterdam by German Security Police (Grüne Polizei) following a tip-off from an informer who is never identified
- 1993 Rwandan Hutus and Tutsis sign a peace treaty in Arusha, Tanzania
Aug 4 in Film & TV
- 1987 FCC votes 4-0 to rescind the Fairness Doctrine for broadcasters
Aug 4 in Music
- 1958 Billboard Hot 100 is published for the first time with “Poor Little Fool” by Ricky Nelson at #1
Aug 4 in Sport
- 2001 Australian cricket spinner Shane Warne skittles England (162) with 6/33 to guide tourists to a 7-wicket third Test victory at Trent Bridge; Aussies regain the Ashes with a record seventh straight Test win against England
Did You Know?
Fun Fact About August 4
Muppets Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog announce the end of their relationship on Twitter
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