November 04
Overview
Holidays & Observances
Christianfeast day:
Charles Borromeo(Roman Catholic Church), Emeric of Hungary, Felix of Valois, Joannicius the Great, Our Lady of Kazan(Russian Orthodox Church), Pierius, BlessedTeresa Manganiello, Vitalis and Agricola, November 4 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
A day in the Christian liturgical calendar honoring various saints across Catholic and Orthodox traditions.
Community Service Day(Dominica)
An annual day in Dominica dedicated to volunteerism and community improvement.
Flag Day (Panama)
Panama's national Flag Day honoring the country's symbol of sovereignty and pride.
National Tonga Day(Tonga)
Tonga's national day celebrating its sovereignty and cultural heritage on November 4th.
National Unity and Armed Forces DayorGiorno dell'Unità Nazionale e Festa delle Forze Armate(Italy)
Italy's National Unity and Armed Forces Day honors the nation's military and unity.
Unity Day (Russia)
Russia's Unity Day celebrating national solidarity and historic liberation on November 4th.
Yitzhak Rabin Memorial(unofficial, but widely commemorated)
A memorial day marking the anniversary of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin's assassination.
Charles Borromeo(Roman Catholic Church)
A Roman Catholic feast day honoring Saint Charles Borromeo, a Counter-Reformation leader.
Emeric of Hungary
A feast day commemorating Saint Emeric of Hungary, a model of Christian virtue.
Events
War of the Straits: The Genoese fleet under Paganino Doria defeats and captures the entire Venetian fleet under Niccolò Pisani at the Battle of Sapienza.
During the War of the Straits in 1354, the Genoese fleet under Paganino Doria achieved a decisive victory over Venice by capturing their entire fleet at the Battle of Sapienza.
Armagnac–Burgundian Civil War: Joan of Arc liberates Saint-Pierre-le-Moûtier.
In 1429, Joan of Arc led French forces to liberate the fortress town of Saint-Pierre-le-Moûtier during the Armagnac–Burgundian Civil War.
Christopher Columbus reaches the Leeward Islands.
On his second voyage to the New World in 1493, Christopher Columbus sighted and reached the Leeward Islands, expanding European knowledge of the Caribbean.
Catherine of Aragon (later Henry VIII's first wife) meets Arthur Tudor, Henry VIII's older brother – they would later marry.
In 1501, Catherine of Aragon met her future husband Arthur Tudor, the eldest son of England’s King Henry VII, marking a key moment in Anglo-Spanish relations.
Eighty Years' War: In Flanders, Spain captures Antwerp (which is nearly destroyed after three days).
During the Eighty Years' War in 1576, Spanish forces captured and nearly destroyed the city of Antwerp after a three-day assault.
The future Mary II of England marries William, Prince of Orange; they later jointly reign as William and Mary.
On November 4, 1677, the future Queen Mary II of England married William of Orange, forging an alliance that would later see them rule jointly.
The Teatro di San Carlo, the oldest working opera house in Europe, is inaugurated in Naples, Italy.
The Teatro di San Carlo, Europe’s oldest opera house still in operation, was inaugurated in Naples, Italy, on November 4, 1737.
The Rebellion of Túpac Amaru II against Spanish rule in the Viceroyalty of Peru begins.
On November 4, 1780, Túpac Amaru II launched a major rebellion against Spanish colonial rule in the Viceroyalty of Peru.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Symphony No. 36 is performed for the first time in Linz, Austria.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Symphony No. 36, the 'Linz' Symphony, premiered in Linz, Austria, on November 4, 1783.
Births
King of Naples from 1495 to 1496, remembered for his patronage of Renaissance art and his brief rule.
Hu Zongxian
Ming dynasty general renowned for defending China's southeastern coast against Japanese pirates.
Roger Wilbraham
English lawyer and politician who served as Solicitor-General for Ireland during the early 17th century.
Guido Reni
Italian Baroque painter celebrated for his graceful religious and mythological compositions.
Gerard van Honthorst
Dutch Golden Age painter best known for his dramatic use of chiaroscuro and nighttime scenes.
Mary
Eldest daughter of King Charles I of England and wife of William II, Prince of Orange.
Carlo Mannelli
Italian Baroque violinist and composer noted for his chamber music and leadership in Roman musical circles.
Samuel Carpenter
English-born merchant and colonial official who served as Deputy Governor of Pennsylvania under William Penn.
Charles III Philip
Elector Palatine who governed the Palatinate and later influenced Bavarian affairs in the early 18th century.
Deaths
Yohl Ik'nal
Yohl Ik'nal was a pioneering Maya queen who ruled Palenque in the 6th century, one of the first recorded female rulers in Maya history.
Zhang
Zhang was a Chinese empress consort during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, known for her influence at court.
Jaromír
Jaromír was a medieval Duke of Bohemia who ruled intermittently at the turn of the 11th century.
Dirk VII
Dirk VII was Count of Holland from 1190 to 1203, known for strengthening his county's autonomy and trade.
Felix of Valois
Felix of Valois was a French hermit and co-founder of the Order of the Holy Trinity, dedicated to ransoming captives.
Elizabeth de Clare
Elizabeth de Clare was a wealthy English noblewoman and founder of Clare College, noted for her patronage of learning.
Khalil Sultan was a Timurid prince and briefly ruler of Samarkand, remembered for his artistic patronage.
Sophia of Bavaria
Sophia of Bavaria was queen consort of Bohemia in the late 14th century, celebrated for her political acumen.
Françoise d'Amboise
Françoise d'Amboise was Duchess of Brittany who became a Carmelite nun and was later canonized as a saint.