April 4 – Historical Events, Birthdays, and Observances, Today in History

Every year, the United Nations marks the 4th of April as the International Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action Day. This day is dedicated to raising consciousness about the dangers of landmines and pushing forward with efforts for their removal. Activities on this day include clearing mines, marking hazardous zones, and educating the public on the risks associated with landmines and unexploded ordnance.

Notable Birthdays, Tragedies & Discoveries - Apr 4

Here is the list of major events on April 4 over the years

	Year	Events on April 4
1	4 April, 1889	Birth of Makhanlal Chaturvedi, Indian poet and journalist, known for his role in India's freedom movement.
2	4 April, 1905	A devastating earthquake struck Kangra Valley, India, claiming approximately 20,000 lives.
3	4 April, 1933	Birth of Balan K. Nair, renowned Malayalam film actor.
4	4 April, 1949	Birth of Parveen Babi, Indian film actress and model.
5	4 April, 1953	Birth of Kumar Bose, Indian tabla player and composer of Indian classical music.
6	4 April, 1961	Birth of Dharm Singh Saini, politician and member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
7	4 April, 1981	Death of Nawab Singh Chauhan, Indian politician.
8	4 April, 1984	Birth of Jasvir Singh, professional Kabaddi player.
9	4 April, 1984	Birth of Garry Sandhu, Punjabi singer, songwriter, and actor.
10	4 April, 2004	Death of Sukhen Das, Bengali film actor, director, and screenwriter.
11	4 April, 2013	Tragic building collapse in Thane, India, resulting in over 70 deaths.
12	4 April, 2013	Axe murder in Chhattisgarh, India, where 9 people were killed.
13	4 April, 2013	Discovery of a new species of giant tarantula, Poecilotheria rajai, in Sri Lanka.
14	4 April, 2025	International Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action Day observed by the United Nations to raise awareness about landmines.