Historical Events
- Vanderbilt Cup, first major trophy in American auto racing is conducted on public roads in Nassau County area of Long Island, NY; inaugural winner, American driver George Heath in a Panhard
Famous Deaths
- Gustav Ratzenhofer, Austrian sociologist and general, dies at 62
Died in 1904 1904 Highlights
About October 8, 1904
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 119 years, 6 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
