1974 - First publication of People Magazine.
1931 - British Viceroy of India and Mahatma Gandhi meet to sign an agreement for release of political prisoners & allowing public use of salt.
1924 - The song "Happy Birthday to You" first appeared in print
1877 - Tchaikovsky's ballet Swan Lake premieres
1519 - Hernan Cortes arrives in Mexico in search of the Aztec civilization and their wealth.
This Day In Business
1957 - The S&P 500 stock market index is introduced, replacing the S&P 90.
1975 - At 86 years of age, slapstick legend Charlie Chaplin is knighted by Queen Elizabeth
1629 - Royal Charter is granted for economically successful Massachusetts Bay Colony.
1875 - The first ever indoor hockey game takes place at Victoria skating rink in Montreal, Canada.
March 4th Holiday
Saint Casimir's Day (Poland/Lithuania) - Celebrates the Anniversary of Saint Casimir's death, the patron saint of Poland and Lithuania.
Today's Birthday Trivia
She attended the Crossroads School in Santa Monica, California, where she became friendly with fellow student Gwyneth Paltrow. Who is she?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
Learn about people born on this day by reading the March 4 Birthday Horoscope.
Famous Birthdays iPhone App
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