July 4,
- 1974 - Typhoon Gilda reached its peak intensity with 155 km/h (100 mph) winds before it affected Japan and South Korea, killing 128 and people causing $1.5 billion of damage.
- 2014 - Hurricane Arthur (pictured) reached its peak intensity while making landfall over in North Carolina which caused about $22.7 million in damages and only killed two people.