Historical Events
- 31 people are killed and 100 are injured after floods partially sweep two passenger trains off a bridge in Madhya Pradesh, India
- A plague of locusts in Southern Russia prompts a state of emergency to be declared
- Muppets Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog announce the end to their relationship on Twitter
Film & TV History
Robert Downey Jr. named the world's highest paid actor by Forbes Magazine (earning $80 mil). 4 non-Hollywood actors make the top 10.
Famous Deaths
- Gerd Natschinski, German composer, dies at 86
- Les Munro, New Zealand WWII pilot (Dambusters Raid), dies at 96
Died in 2015 2015 Highlights
About August 4, 2015
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 8 years, 9 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cheerleader - OMI
#1 Song: Black Magic - Little Mix
