Thursday, 4th March 1976 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's World Obesity Day. Explore 77 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 0°C and 10°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Pisces. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Thursday, 4th March in London, GB.
On 4th March 1976, London experienced cloudy conditions as the city carried on with its ordinary rhythms. The weather that day reflected the transitional nature of early spring in the capital, with grey skies typical of the season. This date fell during the Pisces zodiac period, and the moon was in its waning gibbous phase, marking the gradual decline from the full moon's brightness.
The historical record for this date spans centuries and continents. In 1890, the Forth Bridge opened across the Firth of Forth in Scotland, connecting Edinburgh to Fife and establishing itself as a significant engineering achievement and later an internationally recognised landmark. The bridge represented Victorian engineering prowess and became central to Scottish infrastructure and identity. Similarly, the appointment of Frances Perkins as United States Secretary of Labor in 1933 marked a significant moment in political history, as she became the first female member of the American Cabinet, opening doors for women in senior government positions.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 4th March 1976
Spring thaws more than ice; it thaws certainty itself.
Fortune of the Day
4th March in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on March 4th embody the gentle, dreamy essence of Pisces. They possess profound empathy and an innate ability to attune to others' emotions. Their imaginative nature lends them a poetic perspective on the world.
Strengths & Weaknesses These individuals radiate creative power and intuitive wisdom. Their weakness lies in a tendency toward self-surrender and emotional hypersensitivity. They can easily drift into their inner world, losing touch with practical reality.
Love March 4th natives love unconditionally and romantically. They crave deep emotional connection and spiritual bonding. Sensitivity and mutual understanding form the foundation of their most fulfilling relationships.
Caree & Finance These natural artists and healers thrive in work that harnesses creativity and compassion. They seek meaningful work over mere profit. Financial stability requires clear boundaries and practical thinking.
Health Those born on this day benefit from creative and spiritual activities for mental wellbeing. Stress manifests easily in the body, making relaxation practices essential. Regular movement and firm boundaries stabilize their energy.
That night, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Dragon (Fire).
Fun Facts About 4th March
Name Days in Your Language: Casimir, Humbert, Humberto, Kasimir, Kasimira, Placida, Placidia
Someone born on this day in 1976 would be 50 years old today — just 18,295 days into life, which is roughly 439,099 hours, 26,345,990 minutes, or 1,580,759,420 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 64. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 302 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 10 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 4th March
- Trenton Hassell, American basketball player (1979)
- Sarah Stock, Canadian wrestler and trainer (1979)
- Pierre Dagenais, Canadian ice hockey player (1978)
- Jean-Marc Pelletier, American ice hockey player (1978)
- Nacho Figueras, Argentinian polo player and model (1977)
- Traver Rains, American fashion designer and photographer (1977)
- Robbie Blake, English footballer (1976)
- Tommy Jönsson, Swedish footballer (1976)
- Antti Aalto, Finnish ice hockey player (1975)
- Mats Eilertsen, Norwegian bassist and composer (1975)
Lives Remembered on 4th March
- Willi Unsoeld, American mountaineer and educator (born 1926) (1979)
- Wesley Bolin, American businessman and politician, 15th Governor of Arizona (born 1909) (1978)
- Joe Marsala, American clarinet player and songwriter (born 1907) (1978)
- Anatol E. Baconsky, Romanian poet, author, and critic (born 1925) (1977)
- Nancy Tyson Burbidge, Australian botanist and curator (born 1912) (1977)
- Andrés Caicedo, Colombian author, poet, and playwright (born 1951) (1977)
- William Paul, American lawyer and politician (born 1885) (1977)
- Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk, German jurist and politician, German Minister for Foreign Affairs (born 1887) (1977)
- John Marvin Jones, American judge and politician (born 1882) (1976)
- Walter H. Schottky, Swiss-German physicist and engineer (born 1886) (1976)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 4th March
- Christian feast day: Adrian of Nicomedia
- Christian feast day: Casimir
- Christian feast day: Felix of Rhuys
- Christian feast day: Giovanni Antonio Farina (Catholic Church)
- Christian feast day: Blessed Humbert III, Count of Savoy (Roman Catholic Church)
- Christian feast day: Paul Cuffee (Episcopal Church)
- Christian feast day: Peter of Pappacarbone
- Christian feast day: Blessed Placide Viel
- Christian feast day: Blessed Zoltán Meszlényi
- Christian feast day: March 4 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- St Casimir's Day (Poland and Lithuania)
- World Obesity Day
- World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development
What Happened on 4th March?
- Nik Wallenda becomes the first person to walk over the Masaya Volcano in Nicaragua. (2020)
- Former MI6 spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter are poisoned with a Novichok nerve agent in Salisbury, England, causing a diplomatic uproar that results in mass-expulsions of diplomats from all countries involved. (2018)
- At least 34 miners die in a suspected gas explosion at the Zasyadko coal mine in the rebel-held Donetsk region of Ukraine. (2015)
- A series of explosions is reported at a munitions dump in Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the Congo, killing at least 250 people. (2012)
- The International Criminal Court (ICC) issues an arrest warrant for Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur. Al-Bashir is the first sitting head of state to be indicted by the ICC since its establishment in 2002. (2009)
- Afghanistan: Seven American Special Operations Forces soldiers and 200 Al-Qaeda Fighters are killed as American forces attempt to infiltrate the Shah-i-Kot Valley on a low-flying helicopter reconnaissance mission. (2002)
- BBC bombing: A massive car bomb explodes in front of the BBC Television Centre in London, seriously injuring one person; the attack was attributed to the Real IRA. (2001)
- Gay rights: Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Services, Inc.: The Supreme Court of the United States rules that federal laws banning on-the-job sexual harassment also apply when both parties are the same sex. (1998)
- A derailed train in Weyauwega, Wisconsin (USA) causes the emergency evacuation of 2,300 people for 16 days. (1996)
- Space Shuttle program: The Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on STS-62. (1994)