October 4

Since the dawn of time, the 4th day of October has been a really swell day. Seriously, dude, check it out:

The History of October 4
OK, I know it's not the complete history, but most of the good stuff is in here.

• 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas and becomes Emperor.
• 1883 - First run of the Orient Express.
• 1904 - 1st day of New York City subway
  
• 1957 - Launch of Sputnik I, the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth. AND - "Leave It to Beaver," debuts on CBS!
  
• 1960 - Afrika Bambaataa born. Word.
  
• 1966 - Lesotho gains independence from Britain.
  
• 1988 - U.S. televangelist Jim Bakker indicted for fraud.
• 1997 - The second largest cash robbery in U.S. history occurs at the Charlotte, North Carolina office of Loomis, Fargo and Company. An FBI investigation eventually results in 24 convictions and the recovery of approximately 95% of the $17.3 million in cash which had been taken.
• 2008 - Steak & Eggs get married.