What is august 4th?

August 4th is the 216th day of the year (217th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 149 days left until the end of the year.

Some notable events that have happened on August 4th include the outbreak of World War I in 1914, the birth of Barack Obama in 1961, the discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamun in 1922, and the bombing of Hiroshima in 1945.

In terms of holidays and observances, August 4th is celebrated as Coast Guard Day in the United States to commemorate the founding of the U.S. Coast Guard in 1790. It is also the Feast Day of Saint Jean-Marie Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests. Additionally, August 4th is recognized as International Beer Day, a day to celebrate the art and science of brewing beer and to appreciate those who produce and serve it.