Famous Birthdays
- Helen Kane [Schroeder], American actress (Heads Up, Pointed Heels), born in The Bronx, New York (d. 1966)
- Joe Tate, English footballer, born in Old Hill, Cradley Heath, England (d. 1973)
- Theodore Newton, American actor (Ace of Aces, Voltaire), born in Lawrenceville, New Jersey (d. 1963)
- Witold Gombrowicz, Polish author (Ferdydurke, Pornography), born in Małoszyce, Russian Empire (d. 1969)
Famous Deaths
- Arnold Krug, German composer, dies at 54
Died in 1904 1904 Highlights
About August 4, 1904
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 119 years, 8 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
