On This Day – 4 June: Remembering Tiananmen, Assam’s Monsoon Vigilance, and SpaceX’s Milestone

Welcome to the 4 June edition of “On This Day”, a historical series from AssamJobsGuide.com. Today, we reflect on significant events from Assam's monsoon preparedness to pivotal global occurrences.

On This Day – 4 June: Remembering Tiananmen, Assam’s Monsoon Vigilance, and SpaceX’s Milestone

🇮🇳 Indian & Assam Events on 4 June

🌧 Assam – Monsoon Preparedness Activities

Around early June every year, including 4 June, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) intensifies its flood preparedness drives. With Assam being highly flood-prone, this date often marks the peak of pre-monsoon inspection and relief planning in districts like Dhemaji, Barpeta, and Majuli.


🌍 Global Events on 4 June

1989 – Tiananmen Square Massacre in China

On the early morning of 4 June 1989, Chinese troops completed a violent crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators at Tiananmen Square in Beijing. The brutal suppression resulted in numerous casualties and remains a heavily censored topic within China, symbolizing the struggle for democratic reforms.

1940 – Dunkirk Evacuation Ends (World War II)

On 4 June 1940, Operation Dynamo, the mass evacuation of Allied soldiers from Dunkirk, France, concluded. Over 338,000 troops were rescued by a makeshift fleet of military ships and civilian boats, marking a pivotal moment in WWII history.

2010 – Falcon 9 Makes Its Maiden Flight

On this day, SpaceX successfully launched the Falcon 9 rocket for the first time from Cape Canaveral, USA. This mission marked a new era in private space exploration, led by Elon Musk’s company.


🎂 Notable Birthdays on 4 June

·         Angelina Jolie (1975) – Academy Award-winning American actress and humanitarian, known for roles in Girl, Interrupted and Maleficent.

·         Bar Refaeli (1985) – Israeli supermodel and entrepreneur.

·         Russell Brand (1975) – British comedian, actor, and activist.


🕊️ Notable Deaths on 4 June

·         Reinhard Heydrich (1942) – High-ranking Nazi official, assassinated in Prague. His death triggered severe Nazi reprisals in Czechoslovakia.

·         Dorothy Gish (1968) – Silent film actress and sister of Lillian Gish, a pioneering figure in early American cinema.


💬 Quote of the Day

"Without freedom of thought, there can be no such thing as wisdom."
Benjamin Franklin


🧠 Did You Know?

·         The Tiananmen protests were led largely by students calling for democratic reform. The iconic “Tank Man” photo remains one of the most powerful images of peaceful resistance.

·         Falcon 9 is now one of the most frequently used launch vehicles globally, critical to both commercial satellites and NASA missions.


🧾 Closing Thoughts

4 June is a date filled with courage, innovation, and remembrance. From the sorrow of Tiananmen to Assam’s readiness for natural challenges and leaps in space exploration, it offers many lessons.

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