Sunday, 4th May 1952 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's Star Wars Day and International Firefighters' Day. Explore 50 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 drizzly with temperatures between 8°C and 16°C. Tonight's moon is in its last quarter phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Taurus. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Sunday, 4th May in London, GB.
London, the capital of the United Kingdom, experienced drizzly weather on Sunday, 4th May 1952, with the moon in its last quarter phase and the sun in the zodiac sign of Taurus. The city, situated on the River Thames in south-east England, has served as a major political and cultural centre for over two thousand years.
This date marks several significant moments in European history. In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became the first female prime minister of the United Kingdom, a watershed moment for British politics. More than two centuries earlier, in 1493, Pope Alexander VI issued the papal bull Inter caetera, a document that fundamentally reshaped global geopolitics by establishing a line of demarcation dividing the New World between Spain and Portugal. The pontiff's decision would influence colonial expansion for generations to come.
In more recent times, London's municipal governance underwent significant change when Ken Livingstone took office as the first mayor of London in 2000, introducing a new political structure to the capital after an absence of elected mayors lasting more than a decade. These varied historical moments underscore how this particular date has witnessed transformative events across different eras and scales of impact.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 4th May 1952
Empty space holds more weight than crowded moments ever could.
Fortune of the Day
4th May in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on May 4th embody classic Taurus energy with a refined appreciation for beauty and harmony. Their calm, reliable nature makes them pleasant companions who radiate stability and deeply value comfort and security.
Strengths & Weaknesses These individuals shine with patience, loyalty, and practical intelligence. Their stubborn streak and tendency to cling to material security can limit flexibility and prevent necessary growth or adaptation.
Love May 4th natives seek lasting, stable relationships with sensual depth and genuine connection. They love faithfully and build partnerships on solid trust, though they occasionally need emotional surprises to stay engaged.
Caree & Finance Professionally, these people thrive in practical fields like finance, craftsmanship, or design. Their patience and reliability lead to steady prosperity, though they prefer avoiding financial risks and speculation.
Health Their focus on pleasure and physical wellbeing can lead to sedentary habits and overindulgence. Regular exercise and mindful eating help prevent weight gain while maintaining their natural vitality and sensory enjoyment.
That night, the moon was in its last quarter phase.
Chinese year of the Dragon (Water).
Fun Facts About 4th May
Name Days in Your Language: Mona, Monica, Monika, Monique, Monita, Web, Webb, Webster
Someone born on this day in 1952 would be 73 years old today — just 27,002 days into life, which is roughly 648,055 hours, 38,883,337 minutes, or 2,333,000,271 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 125. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 241 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 18 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 4th May
- Ryan Cayabyab, Filipino pianist, composer, and conductor (1954)
- Pia Zadora, American actress and singer (1953)
- Belinda Green, Australian beauty queen and 1972 Miss World (1952)
- Colin Bass, English bass player, songwriter, and producer (1951)
- Colleen Hanabusa, American lawyer and politician (1951)
- Jackie Jackson, American singer-songwriter and dancer (1951)
Lives Remembered on 4th May
- Ron Kavana, Irish singer, songwriter, guitarist and band leader (born 1950) (2024)
- Frank Stella, American painter (born 1936) (2024)
- Nick Kamen, English model, songwriter (born 1962) (2021)
- Don Shula, American football player and coach (born 1930) (2020)
- Greg Zanis, American carpenter and activist (born 1950) (2020)
- Alia Abdulnoor, Emirati imprisoned woman (born 1977) (2019)
- Jean-Baptiste Bagaza, Burundian politician (born 1946) (2016)
- William Bast, American screenwriter and author (born 1931) (2015)
- Ellen Albertini Dow, American actress (born 1913) (2015)
- Marv Hubbard, American football player (born 1946) (2015)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 4th May
- Anti-Bullying Day (United Nations)
- Bird Day (United States)
- Cassinga Day (Namibia)
- Christian feast day: Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla
- Christian feast day: Blessed Michał Giedroyć
- Christian feast day: English Saints and Martyrs of the Reformation Era (Church of England)
- Christian feast day: F. C. D. Wyneken (Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod)
- Christian feast day: Florian
- Christian feast day: José María Rubio
- Christian feast day: Judas Cyriacus
- Christian feast day: Monica of Hippo (1960 Roman Catholic Calendar)
- Christian feast day: Sacerdos of Limoges
- Christian feast day: Venerius of Milan
- Christian feast day: May 4 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Coal Miners Day (India)
- Dave Brubeck Day (United States)
- Death of Milan Rastislav Štefánik Day (Slovakia)
- Greenery Day (Japan)
- International Firefighters' Day
- May Fourth Movement commemorations: Literary Day (Republic of China)
- May Fourth Movement commemorations: Youth Day (China)
- Remembrance Day for Martyrs and Disabled (Afghanistan)
- Remembrance of the Dead (Netherlands)
- Restoration of Independence Day (Latvia)
- Star Wars Day (International observance)
- World Give Day
- Youth Day (Fiji)
What Happened on 4th May?
- Ernest Hemingway wins the Pulitzer Prize for The Old Man and the Sea. (1953)
- The entire Torino football team (except for two players who did not take the trip: Sauro Tomà, due to an injury and Renato Gandolfi, because of coach request) is killed in a plane crash. (1949)
- In San Francisco Bay, U.S. Marines from the nearby Treasure Island Naval Base stop a two-day riot at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. Five people are killed in the riot. (1946)
- World War II: Neuengamme concentration camp near Hamburg is liberated by the British Army. (1945)
- World War II: The German surrender at Lüneburg Heath is signed, coming into effect the following day. It encompasses all Wehrmacht units in the Netherlands, Denmark and northwest Germany. (1945)