Some days have significant occurrences that involve great sorrow, innovative discovery, and cultural impact. Such is the case with April 4. Here's a look back at the major occurrences associated with this date.
Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated (1968)
Martin Luther King Jr., the renowned civil rights leader, was shot and killed in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968. He had been visiting the city to support the striking sanitation workers there and had just given his famous "Mountaintop" speech. His murder sparked a wave of sorrow and riots all over the country.
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Microsoft founded (1975)
On this day in 1975, the co-founders of Microsoft – Bill Gates and Paul Allen – established the software giant. Over the years, Microsoft came to be recognised as one of the biggest names in the software industry and has played an essential part in making the personal computer a success.
Maya Angelou born (1928)
The famous author and poet Maya Angelou was born on April 4, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was best known for her autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
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NATO founded (1949)
The NATO came into being on April 4, 1949, with the ratification of the North Atlantic Treaty. The NATO was established with the aim of collective security and remains one of the important military and political alliances.
World Stray Animals Day observed
April 4 is commemorated as the International Day of Stray Animals, which brings into focus the issue of stray animals around the world.
