In History, Today on September 4

NASA's Artemis I mission launch, part of a program aimed to return humans to the Moon, was postponed due to technological and weather issues, marking a significant moment in space exploration.

The Supreme Court of India decriminalized homosexuality by striking down Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, a landmark decision for LGBTQ rights in India.

Mother Teresa was canonized as a saint by Pope Francis in a ceremony at the Vatican, recognizing her lifetime of work with the poor and sick in India.

The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) released a video showing the beheading of American journalist Steven Sotloff, marking a continuation of ISIL's campaign of violence and propaganda.

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch, New Zealand, causing widespread damage but no direct fatalities. It was a precursor to a more devastating earthquake that would hit the city in February 2011.

Three suicide bombings occur in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, killing at least 25 people, including many Ministry of Defence employees.

Steve Irwin, the Australian wildlife expert and television personality, died after being pierced in the chest by a stingray barb while filming a documentary in the Great Barrier Reef.

The United Nations World Summit on Sustainable Development concluded in Johannesburg, South Africa. The summit aimed to address issues of sustainable development and environmental protection.

The new Australian radio network, Nova 96.9, begins broadcasting.

Google was founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, two PhD students at Stanford University.

The discovery of the RMS Titanic wreckage is announced by a joint American-French expedition, led by Dr. Robert Ballard. It had been found earlier on September 1, 1985.

Mark Spitz won his seventh gold medal at the Munich Olympics, setting a record for the most gold medals won in a single Olympic Games.

The Ford Motor Company introduced the Edsel automobile, which became a notable commercial failure.

The first live transcontinental television broadcast took place in the United States, featuring President Harry Truman's speech at the Japanese Peace Treaty Conference in San Francisco.

Finland exited World War II, signing an armistice with the Soviet Union.

American automotive pioneer Henry Ford introduced the 40-hour work week at Ford Motor Company.

The steamboat General Slocum was destroyed by fire, leading to significant loss of life.

George Eastman registered the trademark Kodak and received a patent for his camera that used roll film.

Apache leader Geronimo surrenders to U.S. General Nelson A. Miles, effectively ending the Apache Wars.

A remarkable meteor shower lit up the skies over the United States, with meteors visible from many locations.

The Great Fire of Mobile started, resulting in significant destruction within the city.

The city of Los Angeles was founded by 44 Spanish settlers as El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles de Porciúncula.

English astronomer Edmund Halley first observed the comet that would later be named after him, Halley's Comet, although its orbital period and return predicted on future dates were calculations made in 1705.

Navigator Henry Hudson explored the area associated with Manhattan Island and began the exploration that would eventually lead to the founding of New Amsterdam, which later became New York City.

The Florentine polymath and Grand Duke of Tuscany, Cosimo I de' Medici creates the office of the Senators of the Medici.

The Battle of St. Quentin, an engagement in the Italian War of 1551–1559, was concluded with a decisive victory for the Spanish and allied forces over France, severely weakening French influence.

The Battle of Ain Jalut took place, marking the first substantial defeat of the Mongol army by the Mamluks of Egypt, preventing the Mongol Empire from expanding into the Middle East.

Richard I of England is crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey, marking the beginning of his reign.

Byzantine Emperor Constantine X Doukas defeats a Turkish invasion force at the Battle of Caesarea, reasserting control over parts of Anatolia.

Li Shimin, the future Emperor Taizong of Tang, defeated the Eastern Turkic Khaganate at the Battle of Iron Mountain, solidifying his power and ensuring the stability of the Tang Dynasty.

Romulus Augustulus, the last Western Roman Emperor, was deposed by the Germanic chieftain Odoacer, marking the traditional end of the Western Roman Empire.

Romulus Augustulus, the last Roman emperor of the Western Roman Empire, was deposed by the Germanic chieftain Odoacer, marking the traditional end of the Western Roman Empire.