Event:
In light of recent separatist elections, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko seeks to nullify a law that gave greater autonomy to rebel regions; Ukraine does not recognize the election results and will hold national elections as planned in December
More Notable Events on November 4:
2010 The oldest type of stone axe in the world is dated at 35,500 years old; it was found in Australia's Northern Territory in the lands of the Jawoyn people
1977 U.N. Security council proclaims weapon embargo against South Africa
1957 2nd Soviet Earth-satellite launched
1861 University of Washington founded in Seattle
1856 James Buchanan elected U.S. president
