August 4th, 1892: The father and stepmother of Lizzie Borden were found murdered in their Fall River, Massachusetts home.
August 4th, 1958: The Billboard Hot 100 is published for the first time. The first #1 song of the Hot 100 was Poor Little Fool by Ricky Nelson.
August 4th, 1987: The Federal Communications Commission rescinded the Fairness Doctrine, which had required radio and television stations to present controversial issues “fairly”.
Actor Billy Bob Thornton turns 65 years old.
President Barack Obama turns 59 years old.
Actor Daniel Dae Kim turns 52 years old.
Actress and Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle turns 39 years old.
Actors Cole and Dylan Sprouse turn 28 years old.
August 4th is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day.
