Historical Events
- In a final confrontation, around 4,000 Ashantis are defeated by the British in the Gold Coast (Ghana)
Famous Birthdays
- Robert Shayne [Shaen Dawe], American stage and screen character actor (Invaders from Mars; The Adventures of Superman; Tora! Tora! Tora!), born in Yonkers, New York (d. 1992)
About October 4, 1900
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 123 years and 7 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
