September 4

    What happened on September 4 in history

    8 events fall on September 4, from 476 to 1998. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on September 4

    1. 476

      The last western Roman emperor is deposed

      Romulus Augustulus is removed by Odoacer.

      Play the Ancient & classical round

    2. 1781

      Los Angeles is founded

      Forty-four settlers establish the pueblo beside the Porciuncula river.

      Read about Montgolfier Brothers' First Animal Flight at VersaillesPlay the Exploration & revolution round

    3. 1870

      The Third Republic is proclaimed

      Two days after Sedan, Paris declares the empire over.

      Read about Golden Spike Ceremony, Promontory SummitPlay the 19th century round

    4. 1888

      Kodak is patented

      George Eastman registers the name and a camera loaded with roll film.

      Read about Eiffel Tower Construction for World's FairPlay the 19th century round

    5. 1957

      The Little Rock Nine are turned away

      The Arkansas National Guard blocks nine Black students from Central High.

      Play the 20th century round

    6. 1972

      Spitz takes a seventh gold

      Mark Spitz wins his seventh swimming title of the Munich Olympics.

      Read about Sydney Opera House Under ConstructionPlay the 20th century round

    7. 1998

      Google is founded

      Two Stanford students incorporate the company in a garage.

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    8. 1998

      Google is incorporated

      Larry Page and Sergey Brin file the paperwork in California.

      Play the 20th century round

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