Historical Events
- 1st US railroad chartered, Granite Railway in Quincy, Massachusetts
Famous Birthdays
- John Buford, American Major General (Union Army), born in Woodford County, Kentucky (d. 1863)
- Theodore Judah, American civil engineer (1st transcontinental railroad), born in Bridgeport, Connecticut (d. 1863)
About March 4, 1826
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 198 years, 1 month and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
