More Notable Events on November 4:
2010 The oldest type of stone axe in the world is dated at 35,500 years old; it was found in Australia's Northern Territory in the lands of the Jawoyn people
1977 U.N. Security council proclaims weapon embargo against South Africa
1957 2nd Soviet Earth-satellite launched
1861 University of Washington founded in Seattle
1856 James Buchanan elected U.S. president