Was the U.S. presidential inauguration day ever March 4th?

Yes, subsequent inaugurations were held on March 4 until the second inauguration of President Franklin Roosevelt on January 20, 1937.

Since then Inauguration Day has been held on January 20 and the term of office officially starts at 12:00 noon on that date.

The swearing-in ceremony takes place at the U.S. Capitol and is organized by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. It is usually followed by a parade along Pennsylvania Avenue.

Inauguration Day, even in the age of Donald Trump, is still pretty predictable, thanks to a city known for tradition and pomp and circumstance.

Here's a rundown and a bit of history of all the people, places and things that will be a part of the action on January 20 shared by CNN.

Tuesday, January 17 2017
Source: https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/inauguration-day