🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on December 4:

1996 ─ The Mars Pathfinder was launched from Cape Canaveral to explore the surface of Mars, marking a milestone in space exploration.

1969 ─ Fred Hampton, a prominent civil rights leader, was killed during a controversial police raid in Chicago.

1918 ─ President Woodrow Wilson departed for France to attend the Paris Peace Conference, which shaped post-World War I diplomacy.

1533 ─ Ivan the Terrible was proclaimed grand prince of Moscow, beginning his transformative and brutal rule of Russian.

1154 ─ Adrian IV, the only Englishman to hold the position, was elected pope.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On December 4, we’re singing to:

Francisco Franco (1892) ─ Spanish dictator whose rule spanned nearly four decades and shaped the nation’s modern history.

Jeff Bridges (1949) ─ Acclaimed American actor known for iconic roles in films like The Big Lebowski and Crazy Heart.

JAY-Z (1970) ─ Influential rapper and entrepreneur celebrated for his music and business ventures, including Roc Nation and TIDAL.

Tyra Banks (1973) ─ Supermodel and television personality known for her groundbreaking career and for hosting America’s Next Top Model.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On December 4, we’re saying goodbye to:

Thomas Hobbes (1679) ─ English philosopher best known for Leviathan, a foundational work in political philosophy.

Luigi Galvani (1798) ─ Italian physician and physicist who pioneered the study of bioelectricity and inspired advancements in science.

Frank Zappa (1993) ─ Experimental musician and composer celebrated for his genre-defying work and cultural critique.

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