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4 March

On 4th March, many noteworthy events have taken place throughout history, some of which are:

• 1675 - John Flamsteed is appointed as the first Astronomer Royal by King Charles II: Flamsteed was a British astronomer and mathematician who spent most of his career working at the Greenwich Observatory in London. His appointment as the Astronomer Royal marked the beginning of a new era in British astronomy.
• 1789 - The U.S. Constitution goes into effect: After years of debate and compromise, the United States Constitution was finally adopted, becoming the supreme law of the land.
• 1933 - Franklin Roosevelt inaugurated as 32nd President of the United States: Roosevelt was elected in the midst of the Great Depression and went on to lead the country through some of its most challenging times, including World War II.
• 1944 - Operation Market Garden begins: This was a failed Allied military operation during World War II that aimed to gain control of bridges over the Rhine River in the Netherlands. Despite initial success, the mission ultimately proved unsuccessful.
• 1952 - Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis get married: This was the beginning of a long and successful marriage between the actor-turned-politician and his wife, who would become First Lady of the United States.
• 1987 - U.S. President Ronald Reagan addresses the American people on the Iran-Contra affair: During his speech, Reagan took responsibility for the scandal that involved the illegal sale of weapons to Iran in exchange for the release of hostages, as well as the diversion of funds to Contra rebels in Nicaragua.
• 2004 - NASA's Spirit rover lands on Mars: This successful landing marked the beginning of a new era of exploration and research on the red planet.

Overall, 4th March has been an eventful day in history, marking important changes and milestones in politics, astronomy, and exploration.