Historical Events
- An allied expeditionary force, made up of Japanese, Russian, British, French and American troops, sets off from Tientsin for Peking, China, to put down Boxer rebellion
Famous Birthdays
- Arturo Umberto Illia, President of Argentina (1963-66), born in Pergamino, Argentina (d. 1983)
- Douglas L. Mays, English cartoonist (Punch), born in Kingston-upon-Thames, England (d. 1991)
Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother (1900-2002)
British consort of King George VI and Queen Mother after his death, born in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England
Famous Deaths
- Isaac Levitan, Russian classical painter, dies at 39
Died in 1900 1900 Highlights
About August 4, 1900
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 8 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
