Historical Events
- The Third French Republic proclaimed as French overthrow Emperor Napoleon III (who ironically was the elected president of the Second French Republic) after his defeat by Prussia at Sedan
Famous Birthdays
- Friedrich Panzer, German germanist (Das Nibelungenlied), born in Asch, Bohemia (d. 1956)
1870 Highlights
About September 4, 1870
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 149 years, 11 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
