Events on August 4 in history

Matica slovenská (August 4, 1863)

Matica slovenská, Slovakia's public-law cultural and scientific institution focusing on topics around the Slovak nation, is established in Martin.

Matica Slovenská is a Slovak national, cultural and scientific organization headquartered in Martin, Slovakia. It was founded in 1863 and revived in 1919. The organisation has facilities in the Slovak Republic as well as abroad.

Slovak Matica is a public institution that operates as a national scientific and cultural centre. Slovak Matica works to develop and protect the national rights, identity, and development of Slovak culture and the Slovak nation.

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Events on 1863

20 Jun

West Virginia
American Civil War: West Virginia is admitted as the 35th U.S. state.
3 Jul

Battle of Gettysburg
American Civil War: The final day of the Battle of Gettysburg culminates with Pickett's Charge.
4 Jul

Battle of Gettysburg
American Civil War: The Army of Northern Virginia withdraws from the battlefield after losing the Battle of Gettysburg, signalling an end to the Southern invasion of the North.
9 Sep

Union Army
American Civil War: The Union Army enters Chattanooga, Tennessee.
3 Oct

Abraham Lincoln
The last Thursday in November is declared as Thanksgiving Day by United States President Abraham Lincoln as are Thursdays, November 30, 1865 and November 29, 1866.

Events on August 4 in history

Matica slovenská (August 4, 1863)

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West Virginia

Battle of Gettysburg

Battle of Gettysburg

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Abraham Lincoln