Famous Birthdays
Alexei Nikolaevich (1904-1918)
Last Tsarevich of Russia and son of Tsar Nicholas II, born in St. Petersburg, Russian Empire
- Frank Ervin, American harness racer (Hambletonian 1959, 66) (d. 1991)
- Kay Campbell [Catherine Hibben], American actress (All My Children), born in Kansas City, Missouri (d. 1985)
Famous Deaths
- William Renshaw, British tennis player (Wimbledon, 1881-86, 1889 (singles); 1884-86, 1888-89 (doubles, with twin brother Ernest), dies of epileptic convulsions at 43
Died in 1904 1904 Highlights
About August 12, 1904
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 119 years, 8 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
