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On September 4, learn about the most interesting events and historical facts from across history. The 247th day of the Gregorian calendar is September 4. The first flight of the United States’ first airship took place on this day, Salvador Allende was elected President of Chile, and The Price Is Right aired on CBS.
Virgo is the zodiac sign for September 4th. Beyonce, Damon Wayans, and Max Greenfield all have famous birthdays. National Wildlife Day is celebrated on September 4th. Happy Birthday! (September 04, 1768) (September 04, 1781) (September 04, 1888) (September 04, 1998) (September 04, 2006)
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François-René de Chateaubriand, French historian and politician, Minister of Foreign Affairs for France.
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On this day in 1781, Spanish immigrants laid claim to what is now Los Angeles, the second most populous city in the United States and the home of Hollywood, whose name is linked with the American motion-picture industry.
George Eastman patents the trademark Kodak and registers it as a trademark after filing for a patent on his camera that uses roll film.
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Larry Page and Sergey Brin, both Stanford University students, founded the American search engine firm, Google.
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Steve Irwin, the flamboyant and risk-taking host of The Crocodile Hunter (1992–2006) and associated films, was killed by a deadly bull stingray.
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