Sunday, 4th June 1961 in Berlin
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Berlin! It's International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression. Explore 55 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Berlin. 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 Berlin brings drizzly with temperatures between 13°C and 23°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing crescent 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 Sunday, 4th June in Berlin, DE.
Berlin, the capital of Germany, has served as a significant political and cultural centre for centuries. The city has been divided and reunited, shaped by wars and revolutions, and remains a major European hub for commerce, art and history. On Sunday, 4th June 1961, the city experienced drizzly weather beneath a waxing crescent moon. Those born on this date fell under the Gemini zodiac sign, a period traditionally associated with communication and intellectual curiosity.
Throughout history, 4th June has marked moments of both tragedy and progress. In 1913, Emily Davison, a prominent activist for women's suffrage in the United Kingdom, was fatally injured after being trampled by a horse owned by King George V during the Epsom Derby, an incident that galvanised the suffrage movement. The date also saw significant military developments, most notably in 1942 when the Battle of Midway commenced with a massive Japanese offensive against American forces, fundamentally altering the trajectory of the Pacific War.
In more recent times, 4th June has been associated with events ranging from labour rights advancements to civil unrest. The date has witnessed both legislative milestones and destructive incidents that have shaped public policy and social relations across different nations and decades. Today, DayAtlas provides comprehensive information about weather conditions, historical events and notable births and deaths for any selected date and location, allowing users to explore the historical significance of any day.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Berlin on 4th June 1961
Winds carry seeds to soil they choose, not we.
Fortune of the Day
4th June in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
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 waxing crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Ox (Metal).
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 in 1961 would be 64 years old today — just 23,687 days into life, which is roughly 568,491 hours, 34,109,478 minutes, or 2,046,568,705 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 22 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 4th June
- Sean Pertwee, English actor (1964)
- Kōji Yamamura, Japanese animator, producer, and screenwriter (1964)
- Sean Fitzpatrick, New Zealand rugby union player (1963)
- Jim Lachey, American football player and sportscaster (1963)
- Xavier McDaniel, American basketball player and coach (1963)
- Krzysztof Hołowczyc, Polish race car driver (1962)
- Zenon Jaskuła, Polish cyclist (1962)
- John P. Kee, American singer-songwriter and pastor (1962)
- Junius Ho, Hong Kong solicitor and politician (1962)
- El DeBarge, American singer-songwriter and producer (1961)
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)
- Clarence Williams III, American actor (born 1939) (2021)
- Juan Goytisolo, Spanish essayist, poet and novelist (born 1931) (2017)
- Carmen Pereira, Bissau-Guinean politician (born 1937) (2016)
- Marguerite Patten, English economist and author (born 1915) (2015)
- Leonid Plyushch, Ukrainian mathematician and academic (born 1938) (2015)
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)
- Day of state symbols in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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 Duda 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)