What Happened on January 1, 1904

Historical Events

  • Dutch East Indies government takes control of opium distribution

Famous Birthdays

  • Ethan Allen, American baseball center fielder (inventor Cadaco-Ellis board game All Star Baseball; Yale University), born in Cincinnati, Ohio (d. 1993)
  • Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry, Pakistani politician (d. 1982)

About January 1, 1904

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 120 years, 3 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn