What Happened on August 18, 1904

Historical Events

First Labour Government

Chris Watson resigns as Prime Minister of Australia and is succeeded by George Reid

Famous Birthdays

  • W. Sterling Cole, American politician (Rep-R-NY, Director International Atomic Energy Agency), born in Painted Post, New York (d. 1987)
  • [Francis] Max Factor, American CEO of Max Factor Cosmetics, born in St. Louis, Missouri (d. 1996)

About August 18, 1904

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 119 years, 8 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo