On This Day April 4th

 OTD

April 4th is the Ninety-fourth Day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 271 days remain until the end of the year.

 

Events

611 – Maya king Uneh Chan of Calakmul sacks rival city-state Palenque in southern Mexico.

1581 – Queen Elizabeth I knighted Francis Drake for completing a circumnavigation of the world.

1660 – The declaration of Breda by King Charles II of Great Britain promises, among other things, a general pardon to all royalists and opponents of the monarchy for crimes committed during the English Civil War and the Interregnum.

1796 – Georges Cuvier delivers the first paleontological lecture.

1814—Napoleon abdicates (conditionally) for the first time and names his son Napoleon II Emperor of the French, followed by unconditional abdication two days later.

1818—The United States Congress, affirming the Second Continental Congress, adopted the flag of the United States, which had 13 red and white stripes and one star for each state (there were 20 at that time).

1841 – William Henry Harrison dies of pneumonia, becoming the first President of the United States to die in office and setting the record for the briefest administration. Vice President John Tyler succeeds Harrison as President.

1865 – American Civil War: A Day after Union forces capture Richmond, Virginia, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln visits the Confederate capital.

1949 – Cold War: Twelve nations signed the North Atlantic Treaty, creating the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

1964 – The Beatles occupy the top five Billboard Hot 100 pop chart positions.

1968 – James Earl Ray assassinates Martin Luther King Jr. at a motel in Memphis, Tennessee.

1975 – Microsoft is founded as a partnership between Bill Gates and Paul Allen in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

1984 – President Ronald Reagan calls for an international ban on chemical weapons.

 

 

Birthdays

1792 – Thaddeus Stevens, American lawyer and politician (d. 1868)

1821 – Linus Yale Jr., American engineer and businessman (d. 1868)

1888 – Tris Speaker, American baseball player, and manager (d. 1958)

1906 – John Cameron Swayze, American journalist (d. 1995)

1913 – Muddy Waters, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 1983)

1948 – Berry Oakley, American bass player (d. 1972)

1965 – Robert Downey Jr., American actor, producer, and screenwriter

 

Holidays And Observance

WORLD RAT DAY

Rats, one of the oldest mammals still thriving today, have a remarkable history. They were present during the dinosaurs' reign, surviving the Jurassic era's extinction and witnessing the mammal era's dawn. They observed the birth of numerous species, some of which became their predators, and the rise of human civilization. They have seen our triumphs and blunders, even punishing us with plagues. Their resilience is such that they will likely outlast us, continuing their journey long after we are gone.

Rats belong to the long-tailed rodents of medium size from Rodentia and genus Rattus. Their long tail is a prominent feature, and rats can use it for thermal control. Rats are pests in most of the world but are not initially found in every part. Most of them were introduced by ships in the medieval era. Black rats are notoriously successful as an invasive species. However, different cultures view rats in a different light. Rats are bad news in European cultures, whereas they are better represented in Asian cultures. Rats are present in the Chinese zodiac and are also mentioned as the vehicle of God Ganesh, according to Hindu mythologies.

Rats are not just pests; they are intelligent and cunning creatures. The popularity of domestic rats is on the rise, and for good reason. Over generations in captivity, rats have become more friendly and curious, showing potential to be excellent companions. Contrary to popular belief, pet rats pose no more threat or carry any more diseases than a typical dog or cat. Their small size and flexible eating habits make them low maintenance, further adding to their appeal as pets.

 

Others Include.

404 Day

Bonza Bottler Day

Hug a Newsperson Day

International Carrot Day

International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action

Jeep 4x4 Day

National Burrito Day

National Cordon Bleu Day

NATO Day

Tell a Lie Day

Victims of Violence Holy Day

Vitamin C Day

Walk Around Things Day

World Rat Day

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