Welcome back to our “On This Day” series, where we take a deep dive into the archives to see what the internet was watching on this very date throughout history!
Today, October 4th, we’re hitting rewind on YouTube to explore the biggest moments that dropped on this day across different years. Forget your current feed—get ready for a curated look at the digital time capsule.
October 4, 2024
bbno$ – two (official music video)
Out of My Mind | Official Trailer | Disney+
October 4, 2023
THE BEEKEEPER | Official Restricted Trailer
AP Top Stories October 4 P
Donald Trump’s Civil Fraud Trial: The former president was back at his New York civil fraud trial for a third day, where his lawyers questioned an accountant who prepared the financial statements at the heart of the case.
House Leadership Crisis: The stunning removal of Representative Kevin McCarthy as Speaker left the House of Representatives paralyzed, as divided Republicans searched for a new leader.
Dianne Feinstein Tribute: The casket of the late U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein was displayed at San Francisco City Hall for mourners to pay their respects.
Picasso Art Exhibit: A new exhibit in Madrid is pairing works by painter Pablo Picasso with paintings by other greats, including Rubens and Goya.
October 4, 2022
TikToker Who Goes Viral for Giving Out $1,000 to NYC’s Homeless Actually Works a 9-5 | NBC New York
Rihanna Says She’s ‘Nervous but Excited’ for Super Bowl Halftime Show | TMZ
AP Top Stories October 4 A
Ukraine Counter-Offensive . Ukraine’s military counter-offensive gained more territory against Russian forces, some of it in areas Russia is trying to annex.
Hurricane Ian Recovery in Florida . The CEO of Florida’s largest utility company stated that electricity would be restored to most habitable homes by the end of the week. The storm killed at least 78 people, mostly in Florida.
North Korea Missile Launch . The U.S., Japan, and South Korea condemned North Korea after it fired a ballistic missile over Japan, which forced Japan to suspend trains and issue evacuation orders.
Weather in the Southwest U.S. Dust storms knocked out power to thousands of people in Phoenix and drastically cut visibility. Separately, a tornado damaged about 10 homes in Northern Arizona.
October 4, 2021
AFRICAN GUY RUNNING FROM TRIBE MEMBER PART 2 || TY JOKEZ 🤣🤣 #brodajohn #viral #comedy #tyjokez
PUPS ALONE | Official Trailer | Paramount Movies
AP Top Stories October 4 A
Southern California Oil Spill . Crews were working to contain an oil spill of at least 126,000 gallons off the Southern California coast. A pipeline and three offshore oil platforms were shut down.
Biden’s Agenda Push . President Biden was expected to speak with Senate Democrats to push his government overhaul and infrastructure proposals, and he was scheduled to promote his plans in Michigan.
Koreas Reopen Hotlines . Communications hotlines between North and South Korea began working for the first time in nearly two months after North Korea reopened the lines following a series of weapons tests.
NYC Vaccine Mandate . New York City public school teachers and staff were required to be vaccinated for the coronavirus by Monday, with unvaccinated workers being placed on unpaid leave.
October 4, 2020
Math Question Answered From Outside the Box || ViralHog
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey | Everything is Possible | Official Trailer | Netflix
Salt Bae is serving steak very nicely to Lady,31,685,896 views
AP Top Stories October 4 P
President Trump’s COVID-19 Status .: U.S. President Donald Trump’s team of doctors stated he was doing well after his COVID-19 diagnosis and could be discharged as early as Monday. He received a second dose of an experimental drug on Saturday and was not showing any side effects.
Mecca Coronavirus Restrictions Lifted .: A very small, limited number of people circled Islam’s holiest site in Mecca after Saudi Arabia lifted coronavirus restrictions that had been in place for months.
Pope Francis’s New Encyclical . Pope Francis released his third encyclical, a document titled Fratelli Tutti (All Brothers). The Pope urged followers to focus on the need for greater solidarity with the poor, dialogue with others, and care for God’s creation.
Pet Blessings in Manila . Pet lovers in Manila received blessings for their animals via a drive-through ceremony to celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis, the patron saint of animals. Pet owners waited in a row of vehicles outside a mall to have holy water sprinkled on their mostly canine companions.
October 4, 2019
Ed Sheeran – South of the Border (feat. Camila Cabello & Cardi B) [Official Music Video]
i went viral & now life’s weird
Campbell County teacher feeding students goes viral
AP Top Stories 2019
Trump Impeachment Inquiry . President Donald Trump stated that the White House was preparing to formally object to an impeachment inquiry, acknowledging that House Democrats had the votes to begin the probe.
Ukraine Gas Company Case . Ukraine’s top prosecutor announced he was reviewing several cases linked to the owner of a gas company that had Hunter Biden on its board, but he stated he was not aware of any wrongdoing by former Vice President Joe Biden or his son.
Hong Kong Protests . Anti-government protests continued in Hong Kong, with demonstrators setting fires and blocking streets, challenging a ban on wearing masks at rallies.
Zantac Sales Halted . Walmart was the latest retailer to stop sales of the popular heartburn treatment Zantac after warnings of potentially dangerous contamination. The FDA detected low levels of a cancer-causing chemical in Zantac and related generic drugs.
October 4, 2018
THE MULE – Official Trailer
Ben Affleck Is Back And BUFF | TMZ TV
AP Top Stories October 4 A
Brett Kavanaugh Nomination .The full U.S. Senate was expected to have an initial vote on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination on Friday. Senators were preparing to review the FBI report on sexual misconduct allegations against him.
South Carolina Shooting . A man was in custody in South Carolina accused of shooting seven sheriff deputies and police officers, one of whom died.
Trump Tax Report . The New York tax department was studying a report about President Trump and his family’s taxes, following claims by The New York Times that the Trumps cheated on taxes for decades. Trump insisted he did nothing wrong.
First Lady Melania Trump’s Trip . First Lady Melania Trump departed Ghana in West Africa and traveled to Malawi, with subsequent stops planned for Kenya and Egypt.
October 4, 2017
ONLY THE BRAVE – Official Trailer #3 (HD)
Video of attack on cyclist goes viral
AP Top Stories Oct. 4 P 2017
Las Vegas Shooting Visit . President Donald Trump arrived in Las Vegas on Wednesday and visited privately with victims of the mass shooting rampage, their families, and medical professionals. The Sunday night massacre was the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history, killing at least 59 people and injuring more than 500.
Tillerson and Trump . Secretary of State Rex Tillerson told reporters he never considered abandoning his job as President Donald Trump’s top diplomat. He did not refute reports of calling the president a “moron,” though he dodged all questions on the matter. Trump denounced the NBC report, calling it “fake news.”
Russia Investigation . Leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee said they had not yet determined whether Russia coordinated with the Trump campaign to sway the 2016 presidential election. The investigation had been ongoing for roughly nine months, interviewing over 100 witnesses and reviewing more than 100,000 pages of documents.
Hong Kong Fire Dragon .: Hundreds of performers carried a 220-foot-long fire dragon through the streets of Hong Kong on Wednesday as part of the Mid-Autumn Festival, a ritual dating back to the 19th-century harvest festival.
October 4, 2016
Get Out Official Trailer 1 (2017) – Daniel Kaluuya Movie
What to expect from Google’s new Pixel phone
THE THINNING – Official Trailer
AP Top Stories October 4 A 2016
Paris Climate Change Pact . The landmark Paris climate change pact was poised to enter into force globally after European Union lawmakers, in the presence of U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, endorsed the agreement. The 28 EU nations voted to simultaneously ratify the agreement to limit global warming.
Hurricane Matthew in Haiti. Hurricane Matthew, a dangerous Category 4 storm, roared into the southwestern coast of Haiti, threatening the impoverished nation with devastating storm conditions and expected to bring 15 to 25 inches of rain.
U.S.-Philippine Military Exercises . U.S. and Philippine forces opened joint combat exercises under some uncertainty, days after the new Philippine leader said they would be the last such drills of his six-year presidency. The exercises were aimed at improving readiness to respond to crises and deepening historic ties.
Nobel Prize in Physics . Three British-born scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for work that “revealed the secrets of exotic matter,” based on research conducted in the 1970s and 80s.
October 4,2015
Sam Smith – Writing’s On The Wall (from Spectre) (Official Music Video)
How I leave work on Fridays – Polish school guy kicks doors out
AP Top Stories October 4 P 2015
East Coast Flooding . Dangerous and torrential rains continued to fall across the East Coast, forcing hundreds of water rescues and road closures in South Carolina. Fire rescue crews were pulling families from homes using boats, advising residents to stay off the roads.
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial . President Barack Obama honored 87 firefighters who died in the line of duty at the 34th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on Sunday. A plaque with the names of the fallen would be added to the memorial in Maryland.
Israeli Search for Gunmen . Israeli soldiers patrolled the West Bank city of Nablus, searching the area for suspected Palestinian gunmen who killed an Israeli couple. Hundreds of Israeli troops were deployed to search for the gunman.
Harry Potter Museum . The largest collector of all things Harry Potter opened a museum in Mexico City to display his vast collection. A Mexican lawyer won the world record last year for the largest private collection of memorabilia, totaling almost 4,000 pieces.
October 4, 2014
Went to africa a week ago,31,191,974 views
Future – Monster (Explicit)
AP Top Stories for October 4 P 2014
Missing UVA Student Hannah Graham . The parents of missing University of Virginia student Hannah Graham made a public plea for any information leading to their daughter’s return. Hannah was last seen three weeks prior, on September 13th.
New Jersey Nun Beatification. A New Jersey nun, Sister Miriam Teresa Demjanovich, was one step closer to sainthood after a beatification mass in Newark. She is credited with curing a boy’s eye disease long after her death, a case which Pope Francis pronounced a miracle.
Former Haitian Dictator Died . Ousted Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier died of a heart attack on Saturday. The self-proclaimed president-for-life of Haiti was forced into a 25-year exile after his regime sparked a popular uprising.
Coinciding Muslim and Jewish Holidays . Major holidays for both Muslims and Jews were marked on the same day across the Middle East. This was the first time the celebrations of Eid al-Adha and Yom Kippur had coincided since 1981, as both religions rely on the lunar calendar for marking religious events.
October 4, 2013
Kenny Loggins – Meet Me Half Way (Official Video)
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit – Official Trailer
Santana – Smooth (Official Video) ft. Rob Thomas
AP Top Stories October 4 P
Government Shutdown . President Barack Obama once again argued for the Republican-controlled House to pass a short-term spending measure that would reopen the government without attached conditions. Meanwhile, House Speaker John Boehner was demanding that the White House and Congressional Democrats negotiate with Congressional Republicans.
White House Incident . A federal law enforcement official said the woman killed by police after trying to drive through barricades outside the White House was delusional and believed the President was communicating with officials.
Tropical Storm Karen . The Louisiana barrier island of Grand Isle called for a mandatory evacuation as Tropical Storm Karen moved through the Gulf Coast.
Silk Road Hearing Postponed . A federal judge in San Francisco had to postpone the bail hearing for the man charged as the mastermind of “Silk Road,” an encrypted website where users could anonymously shop for drugs.
October 4, 2012
Sean Paul – How Deep Is Your Love (feat. Kelly Rowland) [Official Video]
AP Top Stories
Presidential Debate Fallout . Mitt Romney was receiving rave reviews after his first face-off with the President. Meanwhile, President Barack Obama tried to rebound by accusing Romney of dishonesty on the debate stage.
Meningitis Outbreak . A fifth person died in a growing outbreak of a rare form of meningitis. All victims received steroid injections, typically used for back pain, which were traced to a specialty pharmacy in Massachusetts.
Turkey-Syria Tensions . Turkey’s Prime Minister stated his country does not want war with Syria, but Turkish officials said they were determined to protect their border and their people.
NYC School Cell Phone Ban . Thousands of New York City teenagers were paying a dollar a day to leave their phones in a truck parked near their school because cell phones and other electronic devices are banned in all New York City public schools.
October 4,2011
Brantley Gilbert – Kick It In The Sticks (Official Music Video)
Within Temptation – Shot In The Dark (Official Music Video)
Ap Top Stories october 4 2011
Amanda Knox Released . Amanda Knox left Rome for home after spending four years in an Italian prison, believed to be headed for Seattle. Her murder conviction was overturned Monday.
Kercher Family Reaction . The family of the murder victim, Meredith Kercher, spoke out, stating they would have to accept the appeals court ruling and that they are “back to square one.” Prosecutors planned to appeal Monday’s ruling.
Philippine Flooding . After two typhoons, towns in the northern Philippines were struggling with massive flooding, with residents getting around in boats or wading through chest-deep water. Local officials said it could be days before the water recedes.
Nobel Physics Prize A trio of scientists—Saul Perlmutter, Adam Riess, and Brian Schmidt—will share this year’s Nobel Physics Prize. They were honored for the discovery that the universe was expanding at an accelerating rate.
October 4,2010
Blake Shelton – Who Are You When I’m Not Looking (Official Music Video)
Gorillaz – Rhinestone Eyes [Storyboard Film] (Official Music Video)
AP Top Stories
European Travel Alert . The State Department advised Americans traveling in Europe to be careful, as officials said terrorists might be plotting attacks in public places using assault weapons. The travel alert was a step below a formal warning not to visit Europe.
Attack on NATO Tankers .: Pakistani police blamed terrorists for an attack on at least 20 tankers carrying oil for NATO and U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Three people were reported killed, and this was the third such strike inside Pakistan in as many days.
Supreme Court New Term . The Supreme Court started its new term with a new Justice, Elena Kagan. Kagan and the eight other justices were expected to deny many of the nearly 2,000 appeals that had piled up. This was the first time three women were serving together on the nine-Justice Court.
Congressman’s Suspended License .: Michigan driving records showed that U.S. House Judiciary Committee chairman John Conyers had his license suspended for a month over the summer. Conyers tried to use a check to pay for the renewal fee, but it bounced because it was inadvertently written from an account that had recently been closed.
October 4, 2009
World ending on Dec 21, 2012?
AP Top Stories
Indonesia Earthquake . Hope was fading for those trapped in the rubble left over from the powerful Indonesian earthquake the previous week. More than 1,300 people were feared dead, and another 3,000 were missing.
Samoa Earthquake and Tsunami . A prayer service was scheduled for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in the Samoan islands the previous week. At least 176 people were dead, and the government planned to pay for mass graves to be dug after a memorial service on Thursday.
Kidnapped Tennessee Baby . A newborn baby was briefly reunited with his mother on Saturday, four days after he was kidnapped at knifepoint from his Tennessee home. A woman was in custody for the abduction, and state officials placed the baby with a foster family for safety reasons.
Baseball Playoff . Baseball’s regular season was ending, and the American League Central was still undecided. The Twins and Tigers would play a one-game playoff on Tuesday if they were still tied after Sunday.
October 4, 2008
AP Top Stories
Bailout Plan . President Bush told Americans it might be a while before they feel any relief from the $700 billion bailout plan approved the previous day, as it would take time to implement. Many Americans still opposed the package.
O.J. Simpson Verdict Appeal . O.J. Simpson’s attorney said he planned to appeal the guilty verdict the former football star received. A Nevada jury found him guilty of 12 charges, including kidnapping, and Simpson could receive a life sentence.
Al-Qaeda Message to Pakistan . An American member of al-Qaeda called on Pakistanis to set aside their differences and establish an Islamic State. In a video clip, he pointed to the U.S. economic crisis as proof that the enemies of Islam faced defeat.
NHL Season Opener in Europe . The NHL kicked off its season with a game in Europe. The New York Rangers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in a game in the Czech Republic, marking the fifth time the league had started its season overseas.
October 4, 2007
Bashment DVD Trailer (Official)
Woman Carjacked; Baby Thrown Out
October 4,2006
First Look With Katie Couric: Spage Age Budget
budweiser wassup 3,972,544 views
October 4,2005
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And many more videos you can watch from each year!