Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-)Calendar ||| 4 April 188

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The day before Winne ignited gasoline-soaked rags in his lap next to a sign that said "In God's name, end this war." His act was inspired by the self-immolation of Buddhist monk Thích Quảng Đức.
(11 May 1970)

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There are 3359 births, 3910 deaths, 1122 murders, 494 disasters and 2069 other events about 5713 people in 6416 places until today.

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BirthFactDeath (+) Friday 4th of April 0188 1836 years ago
Roman Emperor Caracalla aka Marcus Aurelius Severus Antoninus Augustus is born as Lucius Septimius Bassianus in Lyon, Rhône-Alpes, France. At the time Lyon was called Lugdunum, Gaul. According to Aurelius Victor in his 'Epitome de Caesaribus', Antoninus became known by the agnomen 'Caracalla' after a Gallic hooded tunic that he habitually wore and made fashionable.