AUGUST 4 | Birthdays and Events
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Notable Birthdays for August 4
James Springer White (1821-1881) - Co-founder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Louis Armstrong (1901-1971) - Trumpet player and singer who is considered one of the most revered musicians of all time.
Warren Avis (1915-2007) - Founder of Avis Rent a Car System.
Richard Belzer (1944-2023) - Actor fondly remembered for his role as Detective Munch in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Billy Bob Thornton (1955-Still Living) - Actor with roles in Armageddon, Bad Santa, Friday Night Lights, Sling Blade and All the Pretty Horses.
Barack Obama (1961-Still Living) - The 44th President of the U.S.
Meghan Markle (1981-Still Living) - Duchess of Sussex, media personality and actress.
Memorable Events for August 4
1790 - A new tariff act creates the Revenue Cutter Service (later becomes known as the Coast Guard).
1821 - The Saturday Evening Post is published for the first time as a weekly newspaper.
1977 - President Carter signs legislation creating the Department of Energy.