Famous Birthdays
- Jennie Lee, American actress (The Birth of a Nation), born in Sacramento, California (d. 1925)
- Lewis Howard Latimer, American inventor (carbon filament lightbulbs), born in Chelsea, Massachusetts (d. 1928)
About September 4, 1848
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 175 years, 8 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Virgo