1. In 1735, Savannah, Georgia officially became a city. The colony of Georgia was founded in 1732, and Savannah was its first settlement. Today, Savannah is known for its historic districts, antebellum architecture, and southern charm.

2. On October 4, 1777, American forces led by General George Washington successfully repelled a British attack at the Battle of Germantown in Pennsylvania. Georgian soldiers played a significant role in the battle, helping to secure American independence.

3. In 1966, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke at the annual convention of the Medical Committee for Human Rights in Chicago. In his speech, he discussed the role of healthcare professionals in the civil rights movement and called for an end to racial discrimination in healthcare.

4. On October 4, 1991, the Georgia Dome officially opened in Atlanta. The stadium was home to the Atlanta Falcons football team and hosted many other sporting events, concerts, and conventions. The dome was demolished in 2017 to make way for the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

5. In 2018, the Georgia governor's race made headlines on October 4 when both Republican candidate Brian Kemp and Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams participated in a debate at the Georgia Public Broadcasting studio in Atlanta. The race was closely watched, with Abrams seeking to become the first African American woman elected as governor in the United States. Kemp ultimately won the election.