What happend on 4th October

03.10
05.10
1883

First run of the Orient Express.

1830

Creation of the state of Belgium after separation from The Netherlands

1824

Mexico adopts a new constitution and becomes a federal republic.

1777

Battle of Germantown: Troops under George Washington are repelled by British troops under Sir William Howe

1582

Pope Gregory XIII implements the Gregorian Calendar. In Italy, Poland, Portugal, and Spain October 4 of this year is followed directly by October 15.

1537

The first complete English-language Bible (the Matthew Bible) is printed, with translations by William Tyndale and Miles Coverdale.