Historical Events
- Congress decides on the US flag: 13 red & white stripes & 20 stars
Famous Birthdays
- Thomas Mayne Reid, Irish-American novelist (The Headless Horseman), born in Ballyroney, County Down, Ireland (d. 1883)
About April 4, 1818
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 206 years, 1 month and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries