Tuesday, 4th November 2025

Welcome to Tuesday, 4th November! Explore 50 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Tonight's moon is in its waning crescent phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Scorpio. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Tuesday, 4th November.

On this date in history, significant developments have shaped global affairs and infrastructure. The Paris Agreement, the landmark climate accord adopted under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, came into effect on 4 November 2016, establishing binding commitments from nations worldwide to address climate change. Earlier, on 4 November 1890, the City and South London Railway officially opened between the City of London and Stockwell, marking a watershed moment in urban transport as the world’s first deep-level underground railway. This pioneering 3.2-mile railway fundamentally altered how cities would develop their transit networks in the century to follow.

London remains one of the world’s most significant metropolitan centres, serving as the capital of the United Kingdom and a major global financial hub. The city’s comprehensive underground network, which expanded considerably beyond that initial Victorian-era project, continues to support millions of journeys daily across the metropolitan area.

On 4 November 2008, Barack Obama became the first person of biracial and African-American descent to be elected President of the United States, a result that marked a notable shift in American political history. The date also carries weight through other pivotal moments that have influenced governance, exploration, and social movements across different nations and centuries.

On Tuesday, 4 November 2025, conditions show a waning crescent moon overhead, whilst the zodiac sign of Scorpio continues its influence on those born during this period. The weather conditions on this date provide the atmospheric context for any activities or observations taking place. DayAtlas provides comprehensive information on weather patterns, historical events, notable births and deaths for any specified date and location worldwide.

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4th November in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces

Today, the zodiac sign Scorpio celebrates its birthday.

Personality Profile

Personality Those born on November 4th embody Scorpio's intense energy at its purest. They possess magnetic presence and penetrating intuition that others immediately sense. Their inner world is profoundly complex, driven by curiosity about human psychology and hidden truths.

Strengths & Weaknesses Their greatest strength lies in resilience and capacity for personal transformation. However, need for control and emotional guardedness can create relationship friction. Overthinking tendency may become paralyzing.

Love November 4th natives seek deep emotional connection and absolute loyalty in relationships. They love passionately but with emotional reserve. Trust must be earned first, then unshakeable bonds form naturally.

Caree & Finance These Scorpios thrive in careers demanding intensity and analysis: psychology, forensics, finance, or research. Their money skills are sharp, yet emotional investments can trigger impulsive decisions.

Health November 4th natives should consciously manage their tendency to hold emotional tension. Regular physical activity helps release stress effectively. Meditation or breathwork supports emotional equilibrium and mental wellbeing.

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

Chinese year of the Snake (Wood).

Fun Facts About 4th November

Name Days in Your Language: Amory, Cara, Carl, Carla, Carley, Carlo, Carlos, Carly, Carol, Carolina, Caroline, Carolyn, Carrie, Carroll, Charles, Charlie, Chaz, Chuck, Emery, Karl, Karla, Karlee, Karli, Karly

Someone born on this day would be just 164 days old today — roughly 3,951 hours, 237,103 minutes, or 14,226,180 seconds spent on Earth so far.

It's the 308. day of the year.

There are 57 days still to come.

We’re currently in Week 45 — the year marches on.

Famous Birthdays on 4th November

  • Darja Varfolomeev, Russian-German rhythmic gymnast (2006)
  • Tyrese Maxey, American basketball player (2000)
  • Sun Yingsha, Chinese table tennis player (2000)
  • Achraf Hakimi, Moroccan footballer (1998)
  • Kaitlin Hawayek, American ice dancer (1996)
  • Michael Christian Martinez, Filipino figure skater (1996)
  • John Olive, Australian rugby league player (1996)
  • Eric Paschall, American basketball player (1996)
  • Billy Stanlake, Australian cricketer (1994)
  • Ce'Aira Brown, American middle-distance runner (1993)

Lives Remembered on 4th November

  • Bernard Marcus, American billionaire businessman and philanthropist (born 1929) (2024)
  • Murray Sinclair, Canadian lawyer and politician (born 1951) (2024)
  • Akbar Golpayegani, Iranian vocalist (born 1934) (2023)
  • Ken Hensley, English rock singer-songwriter and musician (born 1945) (2020)
  • Gay Byrne, Irish broadcaster (born 1934) (2019)

Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 4th November

  • Christian feast day: Charles Borromeo (Roman Catholic Church)
  • Christian feast day: Emeric of Hungary
  • Christian feast day: Felix of Valois
  • Christian feast day: Joannicius the Great
  • Christian feast day: Modesta
  • Christian feast day: Our Lady of Kazan (Russian Orthodox Church)
  • Christian feast day: Pierius
  • Christian feast day: Blessed Teresa Manganiello
  • Christian feast day: Vitalis and Agricola
  • Christian feast day: November 4 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Community Service Day (Dominica)
  • Flag Day (Panama)
  • National Tonga Day (Tonga)
  • National Unity and Armed Forces Day or Giorno dell'Unità Nazionale e Festa delle Forze Armate (Italy)
  • Unity Day (Russia)
  • Yitzhak Rabin Memorial (unofficial, but widely commemorated)

What Happened on 4th November?

  • UPS Airlines Flight 2976, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11F crashes into multiple buildings during takeoff at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky, killing 15 people, including the 3 crew members. (2025)
  • The Khash massacre, which refers to the repression of protesters by Iranian security forces, resulting in 18 deaths and more than 20 injuries. (2022)
  • The Tigray War begins with Tigrayan rebels launching attacks on Ethiopian command centers. (2020)
  • A cargo plane crashes shortly after takeoff from Juba International Airport in Juba, South Sudan, killing at least 37 people. (2015)
  • A building collapses in the Pakistani city of Lahore resulting in at least 45 deaths and at least 100 injuries. (2015)
  • Aero Caribbean Flight 883 crashes into Guasimal, Sancti Spíritus; all 68 passengers and crew are killed. (2010)
  • Qantas Flight 32, an Airbus A380, suffers an uncontained engine failure over Indonesia shortly after taking off from Singapore, crippling the jet. The crew manage to safely return to Singapore, saving all 469 passengers and crew. (2010)
  • Barack Obama becomes the first person of biracial or African-American descent to be elected as President of the United States. (2008)
  • Chinese authorities arrest cyber-dissident He Depu for signing a pro-democracy letter to the 16th Communist Party Congress. (2002)
  • Israel-Palestinian conflict: Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin is assassinated by an extremist Israeli. (1995)