Famous Birthdays
- David W. Taylor, U.S. Navy architect (1st towing tank), born in Louisa County, Virginia (d. 1940)
Famous Deaths
- Thomas Starr King, American Unitarian clergyman and lecturer who advocated for California to remain in the Union (Christianity & Humanity), dies of an illness at 39
Died in 1864 1864 Highlights
About March 4, 1864
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 160 years, 1 month and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Pisces
