Famous Birthdays
- Friedrich Glauser, writer
- Friedrich Hund, German physicist (d. 1997)
Famous Deaths
- Henry David Leslie, composer, dies at 73
1896 Highlights
About February 4, 1896
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 11 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius