July 4 in History
July 4 is the birthday of Polina Bogusevich (2003) and the anniversary of the death of Lyndon Byers (2025). It is also Holiday or observance: Independence Day. A U.S. federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Public celebrations commonly include parades, gatherings, and fireworks.. Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for July 4, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Salonia Matidia, Roman daughter of Ulpia Marciana was born in 68, while Ecgberht, king of Kent died in 673.
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Famous people born on July 4
Famous people who died on July 4
2025
Richard Greenberg (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American playwright and television writer (1958–2025)
2025
Peter Russell-Clarke (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Australian chef, author and illustrator (1935–2025)
2014
Richard Mellon Scaife (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American Mellon family heir, and newspaper owner (1932–2014)
What happened on July 4
- 2025
A devastating flood strikes the Texas Hill Country, killing at least 108 people.
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The Oasis Live '25 tour begins in Principality Stadium, Cardiff, ending a 16-year hiatus.
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The Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, wins a landslide majority in the 2024 United Kingdom general election, ending 14 years of Conservative government.
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Chile claims its first title in international football by defeating Argentina in the 2015 Copa América final.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2012
The discovery of particles consistent with the Higgs boson at the Large Hadron Collider is announced at CERN.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2009
The Statue of Liberty's crown reopens to the public after eight years of closure due to security concerns following the September 11 attacks.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2009
The first of four days of bombings begins on the southern Philippine island group of Mindanao.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2008
A bomb explodes at a concert in Minsk's Independence Square, injuring 50 people.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2006
Space Shuttle program: Discovery launches STS-121 to the International Space Station. The event gained wide media attention as it was the only shuttle launch in the program's history to occur on the United States' Independence Day.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2005
The Deep Impact collider hits the comet Tempel 1.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2004
The cornerstone of the Freedom Tower is laid on the World Trade Center site in New York City.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2004
Greece beats Portugal in the UEFA Euro 2004 Final and becomes European Champion for first time in its history.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2002
A Boeing 707 crashes near Bangui M'Poko International Airport in Bangui, Central African Republic, killing 28.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2001
Vladivostok Air Flight 352 crashes on approach to Irkutsk Airport, killing all 145 people on board.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1998
Japan launches the Nozomi probe to Mars, joining the United States and Russia as a space exploring nation.
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Editor's picks
Born on July 4
- 68 — Salonia Matidia, Roman daughter of Ulpia Marciana (died 119)
- 1095 — Usama ibn Munqidh, Muslim poet, author and faris (Knight) (died 1188)
- 1330 — Ashikaga Yoshiakira, Japanese shōgun (died 1367)
Died on July 4
- 673 — Ecgberht, king of Kent
- 907 — Luitpold, margrave of Bavaria
- 907 — Dietmar I, archbishop of Salzburg
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for July 4
Quick answers
Who was born on July 4? Polina Bogusevich (2003), Moa Kikuchi (1999), Post Malone (1995).
Who died on July 4? Lyndon Byers (2025), Richard Greenberg (2025), Bobby Jenks (2025).
What holiday is on July 4? Holiday or observance: Independence Day. A U.S. federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Public celebrations commonly include parades, gatherings, and fireworks..
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