What Happened on September 4, 1870

Historical Events

The Third Republic

The Third French Republic proclaimed as French overthrow Emperor Napoleon III (who ironically was the elected president of the Second French Republic) after his defeat by Prussia at Sedan

Famous Birthdays

  • Friedrich Panzer, German germanist (Das Nibelungenlied), born in Asch, Bohemia (d. 1956)

About September 4, 1870

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 153 years and 8 months
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Virgo