Buster Keaton born
1895 — October 4
Silent comedy's greatest physical performer — born in Piqua, Kansas, into a vaudeville family.
★ On This Day in Cinema ★
October 4
Classic cinema events for October 4 — actor birthdays, premiere dates, and film history.
Charlton Heston born
1924 — October 4
Best Actor Oscar winner (Ben-Hur, 1959) — born John Charles Carter in Wilmette, Illinois.