Wednesday, 4th June 2025 in Amsterdam

Welcome to your daily snapshot of Amsterdam! It's International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression. Explore 55 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Amsterdam. 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 Amsterdam brings rainy with temperatures between 13°C and 17°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Gemini. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Wednesday, 4th June in Amsterdam, NL.

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On Wednesday, 4th June 2025, Amsterdam experiences rainy conditions as the city sits beneath a waning gibbous moon. Those born today fall under the Gemini zodiac sign, characterised by intellectual curiosity and adaptability. Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is renowned for its extensive canal system, historic architecture and position as a major European cultural and financial centre.

Throughout history, 4th June has marked significant turning points in global affairs. In 1913, Emily Davison, a prominent campaigner for women's suffrage in the United Kingdom, suffered fatal injuries after being trampled by a horse at the Epsom Derby, an incident that galvanised the suffrage movement. The date also witnessed consequential military developments, particularly during the Second World War when the remaining Allied forces protecting the Dunkirk evacuation surrendered on this day in 1940, prompting Prime Minister Winston Churchill to deliver his famous speech declaring that Britain would fight on the beaches.

Beyond these pivotal historical moments, the date has recorded numerous other significant events spanning centuries. From Emily Davison's tragic sacrifice to wartime decisions that shaped nations, 4th June appears frequently in historical records as a day when momentous changes occurred. The date serves as a reminder of how individual acts and collective decisions continue to influence the course of history across generations.

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Find out what's happening today in Amsterdam.

What the Weather Had in Store for Amsterdam on 4th June 2025

Rain

Sunrise 05:21
Sunset 21:56
Sunshine duration 13:13 hours
Daylight duration 16:34 hours

Maximum temperature 17.4°C
Minimum temperature 13.4°C

Wind speed 19.6km/h from SW
Precipitation 5.3mm

Growth demands friction—comfort offers illusion.

Fortune of the Day

4th June in the Stars – Star Sign Gemini

Today, the zodiac sign Gemini celebrates its birthday.

Personality Profile

Personality Those born on June 4th embody quintessential Gemini energy with sharp curiosity and restless vitality. They possess quick wit, infectious humor, and natural communication gifts that make them magnetic in social settings and genuinely interested in diverse perspectives.

Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths include mental agility, remarkable adaptability, and ability to articulate complex ideas clearly. Weaknesses manifest as superficiality, nervous tension, and difficulty maintaining long-term commitment or depth in relationships.

Love In partnerships, these individuals crave intellectual stimulation and equality of mind. They thrive on playfulness and independence but may confuse witty banter with emotional intimacy, occasionally struggling with commitment and vulnerability.

Caree & Finance Careers in communication, media, education, or sales naturally suit them. Financial success emerges through focused effort rather than scattered interests; their networking talent opens valuable professional doors and creates lasting opportunities.

Health Mental restlessness requires regular intellectual engagement for psychological stability. Nervous tension dissipates through physical activity, yoga, or breathing exercises; prioritizing quality sleep anchors their volatile energy and supports overall well-being.


That night, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.


Chinese year of the Snake (Wood).

Fun Facts About 4th June

Name Days in Your Language: Cora, Coral, Coretta, Corey, Cori, Corina, Corine, Corinne, Corrigan, Corrin, Cory, Homer, Korey, Kori, Korin, Korrigan, Kory


Someone born on this day would be just 326 days old today — roughly 7,833 hours, 469,996 minutes, or 28,199,819 seconds spent on Earth so far.


It's the 155. day of the year.


There are 210 days still to come.


We’re currently in Week 23 — the year marches on.

Famous Birthdays on 4th June

  • Princess Lilibet of Sussex (2021)
  • Mackenzie Ziegler, American child actress, dancer, and recording artist (2004)
  • Takefusa Kubo, Japanese footballer (2001)
  • Kim So-hyun, South Korean actress (1999)
  • Drew Pavlou, Australian activist (1999)
  • Central Cee, British rapper and songwriter (1998)
  • Oli McBurnie, Scottish footballer (1996)
  • Jonathan Huberdeau, Canadian ice hockey player (1993)
  • Juan Iturbe, Paraguayan footballer (1993)
  • Aaron Nola, American baseball player (1993)

Lives Remembered on 4th June

  • Marc Garneau, Canadian astronaut and Member of Parliament (born 1949) (2025)
  • John Blackman, Australian radio and television presenter (born 1947) (2024)
  • Parnelli Jones, American racing driver (born 1933) (2024)
  • Sulochana Latkar, Indian actress (born 1928) (2023)
  • George Lamming, Barbadian novelist (born 1927) (2022)

Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 4th June

  • Christian feast day: Filippo Smaldone
  • Christian feast day: Francis Caracciolo
  • Christian feast day: Optatus
  • Christian feast day: Petroc of Cornwall
  • Christian feast day: Quirinus of Sescia
  • Christian feast day: Saturnina
  • Christian feast day: June 4 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Birthday of C. G. E. Mannerheim, Marshal of Finland and the flag flying day of the Finnish Defence Forces (Finland)
  • Emancipation Day or Independence Day, commemorates the abolition of serfdom in Tonga by King George Tupou in 1862, and the independence of Tonga from the British protectorate in 1970. (Tonga)
  • International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression (International)
  • National Unity Day (Hungary)
  • Trianon Treaty Day (Romania)
  • Memorials for the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests and massacre (International)

What Happened on 4th June?

  • Eleven people are killed and 56 people are injured during a crowd crush incident outside M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, India for the celebration of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Indian Premier League victory. (2025)
  • Protests begin in Poland against the PiS government. (2023)
  • Four people are killed when a Cessna Citation V crashes into Mine Bank Mountain in Augusta County, Virginia. (2023)
  • Falcon 9 Flight 1 is the maiden flight of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, which launches from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Space Launch Complex 40. (2010)
  • The Civic Forum of the Romanians of Covasna, Harghita and Mureș is founded. (2005)
  • Terry Nichols is sentenced to life in prison for his role in the Oklahoma City bombing. (1998)
  • The first flight of Ariane 5 explodes after roughly 37 seconds. It was a Cluster mission. (1996)
  • In the 1989 Iranian supreme leader election, Ali Khamenei is elected as the new Supreme Leader of Iran after the death and funeral of Ruhollah Khomeini. (1989)
  • The 1989 Tiananmen Square protests are suppressed in Beijing by the People's Liberation Army, with between 241 and 10,000 dead (an unofficial estimate). (1989)
  • Solidarity's victory in the 1989 Polish legislative election occurs, the first election since the Communist Polish United Workers' Party abandoned its monopoly of power. It sparks off the Revolutions of 1989 in Eastern Europe. (1989)