Friday, 4th July 2014 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! Explore 89 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in London. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in London brings cloudy with temperatures between 13°C and 24°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Cancer. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Friday, 4th July in London, GB.
Friday, 4th July 2014 marked a significant date in history, with London experiencing cloudy conditions as the city moved through the waning gibbous moon phase. Those born on this day fall under the Cancer zodiac sign, a water sign traditionally associated with emotional depth and intuition. London itself remains one of Europe's most influential cities, serving as the capital of the United Kingdom and a major global financial and cultural centre that has shaped world events for centuries.
Throughout history, this date has witnessed pivotal moments that transformed nations and cultures. In 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, formally announcing the separation of thirteen American colonies from British rule and establishing the foundation for the United States. More recently in 1998, the monster film Pulgasari premiered in Tokyo, representing a significant moment in North Korean cinema as the most widely-viewed film from that country ever produced.
On this day in 1862, author Lewis Carroll told a story to Alice Liddell and her sisters whilst boating on the River Thames from Oxford to Godstow, a tale that would eventually become the beloved classic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. This literary moment demonstrates how casual encounters can produce enduring cultural works that shape popular imagination for generations to come. The significance of 4th July extends far beyond individual events, reflecting how a single calendar date can anchor multiple historical narratives across different centuries and continents.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 4th July 2014
Weather systems reveal: chaos contains its own intelligence.
Fortune of the Day
4th July in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality People born on July 4th blend profound emotional intelligence with rare spiritual depth. The Master Number 11 grants them intuitive gifts extending beyond ordinary perception. They are sensitive, creative, and drawn to relationships with meaningful purpose and authenticity.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strength lies in empathy and the capacity to comfort and guide others. However, they can become emotionally overwhelmed and tend to lose themselves in feeling. Boundlessness requires conscious self-reflection and intentional boundaries.
Love These individuals seek deep, spiritually resonant partnerships over surface connections. They give love and care generously, yet expect emotional depth in return. Home becomes sacred—a sanctuary of intimacy and belonging where they truly flourish.
Caree & Finance Careers in healing, counseling, or creative arts naturally appeal to them. Their intuitive nature makes them sensitive leaders and innovative problem-solvers. Financially, they should avoid emotional decisions and build practical stability thoughtfully.
Health Emotional well-being directly influences their physical health and vitality. Meditation, nature contact, and creative expression are essential nourishment. They benefit from learning to release emotions and protect their sensitive nature through healthy boundaries.
That night, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Horse (Wood).
Fun Facts About 4th July
Name Days in Your Language: America, Calvert, Calverta, Calvin, Calvina, Kalvin
Someone born on this day in 2014 would be 11 years old today — just 4,301 days into life, which is roughly 103,238 hours, 6,194,314 minutes, or 371,658,868 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 185. day of the year.
There are 180 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 27 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 4th July
- Polina Bogusevich, Russian singer (2003)
- Moa Kikuchi, Japanese musician (1999)
- Post Malone, American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer (1995)
- Tom Barkhuizen, English footballer (1993)
- Ángel Romero, Paraguayan footballer (1992)
- Óscar Romero, Paraguayan footballer (1992)
- Jake Gardiner, American ice hockey player (1990)
- Richard Mpong, Ghanaian footballer (1990)
- Naoki Yamada, Japanese footballer (1990)
- Ihar Yasinski, Belarusian footballer (1990)
Lives Remembered on 4th July
- John Blackwell, American R&B, funk, and jazz drummer (born 1973) (2017)
- Daniil Granin, Soviet and Russian author (born 1919) (2017)
- Gene Conley, American MLB player and NBA player (born 1930) (2017)
- Abbas Kiarostami, Iranian film director, screenwriter, poet, and photographer (born 1940) (2016)
- Nedelcho Beronov, Bulgarian judge and politician (born 1928) (2015)
- William Conrad Gibbons, American historian, author, and academic (born 1926) (2015)
- Giorgio Faletti, Italian author, screenwriter, and actor (born 1950) (2014)
- C. J. Henderson, American author and critic (born 1951) (2014)
- Earl Robinson, American baseball player (born 1936) (2014)
- Richard Mellon Scaife, American businessman (born 1932) (2014)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 4th July
- Christian feast day: Andrew of Crete
- Christian feast day: Bertha of Artois
- Christian feast day: Blessed Catherine Jarrige
- Christian feast day: Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati
- Christian feast day: Elizabeth of Aragon (or of Portugal)
- Christian feast day: Oda of Canterbury
- Christian feast day: Ulrich of Augsburg
- Christian feast day: July 4 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- CARICOM Day
- The first evening of Dree Festival, celebrated until July 7 (Apatani people, Arunachal Pradesh, India)
- Independence Day (United States)
- Liberation Day (Northern Mariana Islands)
- Liberation Day (Rwanda)
- Republic Day (Philippines)
What Happened on 4th July?
- Chile claims its first title in international football by defeating Argentina in the 2015 Copa América Final. (2015)
- The discovery of particles consistent with the Higgs boson at the Large Hadron Collider is announced at CERN. (2012)
- The Statue of Liberty's crown reopens to the public after eight years of closure due to security concerns following the September 11 attacks. (2009)
- The first of four days of bombings begins on the southern Philippine island group of Mindanao. (2009)
- A bomb explodes at a concert in Minsk's Independence Square, injuring 50 people. (2008)