The newly formed Imperial Japanese Navy defeats the remnants of the Tokugawa shogunate navy in the Sea of Japan off the city of Hakodate, leading to the surrender of the Ezo Republic …

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Did you know that May 4 is known as Firefighters' Day? Here you'll learn facts about May 4, including events that happened on this day throughout history.

Historical events for the 4th of May. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on May 4.

May 4, 2011 · What happened on this day in history, May 4. See what historical events occurred, which famous people were born and who died on May 4.

On this day in 1970, an anti- Vietnam War demonstration at Kent State University turned deadly when the Ohio National Guard shot four unarmed students and wounded nine others, further turning public opinion against the war. How much do you know about the Vietnam War? News Service May 4 photographs. Kent State University Libraries.

On May 4, 1916, Germany responds to a demand by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson by agreeing to limit its submarine warfare in order to avert a diplomatic break with the United States.

Apr 29, 2024 · On May 4, 1961, the Freedom Rides began with thirteen activists—seven African Americans and six whites—boarding two buses in Washington, D.C., bound for the Deep South.

May 3, 2024 · 'May the force be with you,' or 'May the 4th be with you?' Saturday is "Star Wars" Day, the unofficial celebration of the beloved space opera that falls every year on May 4.

Today in history – which major historical events happened on May 4? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?