Historical Events
- Pope Pius IX recovers Catholic hierarchy in Netherlands
- William Rufus de Vane King (D) sworn in as 13th US vice-president
Famous Deaths
- Christian Leopold von Buch, German geologist and paleontologist, dies at 78
About March 4, 1853
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 170 years, 2 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
