February 4, 1902 - Charles Lindberg, American pilot, first person to fly the Atlantic solo

February 4, 1936 - William Ross, Ulster Unionist politician

February 4, 1941 - John Steel, Of the Pop group 'The Animals'

February 4, 1920 - Norman Wisdom, Actor & star of many comedy films

February 4, 1948 - Alice Cooper, Rock star

February 4, 1947 - Dan Quayle, Former American Vice-President

February 4, 1920 - Derek Worlock R.C Archbishop of Liverpool

February 4, 1927 - A new land speed record was set, when Malcolm Campbell reached 174mph in his car 'Bluebird', in Wales

February 4, 1953 - Sweets were taken 'Off Ration' in Britain

February 4, 1938 - Adolf Hitler took command of the German Army

February 4, 1929 - The first 'Green Belt' was approved near Hendon, Middlesex

February 4, 1989 - John Cassavetes, the American actor and film director, died aged 59

February 4, 1983 - The funeral took place of Billy Fury, the 60's Pop idol

February 4, 1962 - The Sunday Times produced the first British colour supplement

February 4, 1971 - Rolls Royce were made bankrupt after a disastrous contract to supply aero engines to Lockheed Aircraft