August 4

What happened on August 4 in history

3 events fall on August 4, from 1693 to 1944. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on August 4

  1. 1693

    Champagne is traditionally invented

    Dom Pérignon is credited with the method, though the story is later embroidery.

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  2. 1914

    Britain declares war on Germany

    The invasion of Belgium brings the empire into the war.

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  3. 1944

    Anne Frank is arrested

    The secret annex in Amsterdam is raided after two years in hiding.

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