Notable people born on April 4

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People born on this day

Maya AngelouAmerican poet, author, and civil rights activist (1928–2014)Born in 1928 · View source ↗1928

Robert Downey Jr.American actor (born 1965)Born in 1965 · View source ↗1965

Heath LedgerAustralian actor (1979–2008)Born in 1979 · View source ↗1979

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on April 4, 2026

Moon phaseWaning gibbousCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction94 %

Distance to the Moon401,000 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearHorse · FireBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacAriesTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSt. IsidoreA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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