WW2 Rationing of chocolate and sweets finally ended
February 4, 1953
SS Politician ran aground on Eriskay in the Outer Hebrides
February 4, 1941
Honours of Scotland put on display in Edinburgh Castle after being rediscovered by Sir Walter Scott
February 4, 1818
Robert Emmett, Irish patriot, born
February 4, 1775
Charles II proclaimed king in Edinburgh but not in England
February 4, 1649