Historical Events
Event of Interest
Indian Wars: whilst protecting a railroad survey party in Montana, US 7th Cavalry, under Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer, clashes for the 1st time with the Sioux near the Tongue River. 1 man killed on each side.
Famous Birthdays
- Damaso Berenguer, Spanish soldier and politician (122nd Prime Minister of Spain), born in San Juan de los Remedios, Cuba (d. 1953)
Famous Deaths
- Viktor Hartmann, Russian architect and painter, dies at 39
Died in 1873 1873 Highlights
About August 4, 1873
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 150 years and 9 months
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo