Notable people born on July 4

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People born on this day

Giuseppe GaribaldiItalian general, patriot and republican (1807–1882)Born in 1807 · View source ↗1807

Henrietta Swan LeavittAmerican astronomer and human calculator (1868–1921)Born in 1868 · View source ↗1868

Nathaniel HawthorneAmerican author (1804–1864)Born in 1804 · View source ↗1804

Gina LollobrigidaItalian actress, photojournalist, and politician (1927–2023)Born in 1927 · View source ↗1927

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on July 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 fraction82 %

Distance to the Moon393,900 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

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

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

Catholic calendarSt. Elisabeth (Isabel) of PortugalA 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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