Historical Events
- Term of George H. White, last of post-Reconstruction US congressmen, ends
McKinley's Second
William McKinley inaugurated for his 2nd term as US president; Theodore Roosevelt serves as Vice President; his inaugural address is the first to be published in advance
Famous Birthdays
- Charles H. Goren 'Mr Bridge', American bridge master (26 US Titles), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1991)
- Jean Joseph Rabearivelo, Malagasy-French poet, born in 1901, Antananarivo, Madagascar (d. 1937)
About March 4, 1901
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 1 month and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces