Births on October 4

Russell Simmons

Born on October 4, 1957

Russell Simmons, American businessman, founded Def Jam Recordings and Phat Farm

Russell Wendell Simmons (born October 4, 1957) is an American entrepreneur, record executive, and writer. He co-founded the hip-hop label Def Jam Recordings, and created the clothing fashion lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and Tantris. Simmons' net worth was estimated at $340 million in 2011.Simmons was accused of sexual misconduct and assault in 2017 and stepped down from his positions in Def Jam Recordings and other companies as a result of these allegations. In 2018, it was reported that Simmons had moved to Bali, Indonesia.

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Events on 1957

9 Jan

Suez Crisis
British Prime Minister Sir Anthony Eden resigns from office following his failure to retake the Suez Canal from Egyptian sovereignty.
8 Mar

Suez Crisis
Egypt re-opens the Suez Canal after the Suez Crisis.
24 Jun

First Amendment to the United States Constitution
In Roth v. United States, the U.S. Supreme Court rules that obscenity is not protected by the First Amendment.
6 Jul

Paul McCartney
John Lennon and Paul McCartney meet for the first time, as teenagers at Woolton Fete, three years before forming the Beatles.
24 Sep

101st Airborne Division
President Dwight D. Eisenhower sends 101st Airborne Division troops to Little Rock, Arkansas, to enforce desegregation.

Births on October 4

Russell Simmons

Born on October 4, 1957

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Events on 1957

Suez Crisis

Suez Crisis

First Amendment to the United States Constitution

Paul McCartney

101st Airborne Division