On August 4, 2012 in London, Oscar Pistorius of South Africa becomes the first amputee to compete at the Olympics by running in an opening heat of the men’s 400-meter.

“Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby,” an irreverent comedy based in the outlandish (fictionalized) world of American stock car racing, premieres in movie theaters around the United States on August 4, 2006.

On August 4, 1987, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) made a landmark decision that would forever alter the landscape of American media.

Celebrating a Milestone in Music History: Prince's "Purple Rain" Tops Billboard 200 In an extraordinary achievement that continues to resonate through the annals of music history, Prince and the Revolution’s iconic album “Purple Rain” commenced its remarkable 24-week reign atop the Billboard 200 chart on July 7, 1984.

In a pivotal moment for American governance and energy policy, President Jimmy Carter signed a measure on August 4, 1977, establishing the Department of Energy (DOE).

On August 5, 1960, Upper Volta, now known as Burkina Faso, proudly declared its independence from French colonial rule, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s history.

Anne Frank and Family Arrested by Gestapo in Amsterdam In a tragic turn of events on August 4, 1944, 15-year-old Anne Frank, her sister Margot, parents Otto and Edith, and four others were apprehended by the Gestapo in Amsterdam after spending two harrowing years in hiding.

On August 4, 1942, the United States and Mexico sign the Mexican Farm Labor Agreement, creating what is known as the “Bracero Program.

On August 4, 1936, American Jesse Owens wins gold in the long jump at the Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany.

In a historic moment at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, American athlete Jesse Owens cemented his legacy as one of the greatest Olympians of all time by winning the gold medal in the long jump.