Historical Events
- A squadron of the Russian fleet is decoyed out of Port Arthur by Japanese maneuvers, when they realize they are sailing into a trap; their battleship Petropavlovsk hits a mine and sinks, with a loss of 700 men
- Battle of Oviumbo (in modern Namibia): Herero tribesmen rise up against German colonists
Lewis and Clark Expo Gold Dollar
US Congress authorizes Lewis and Clark Exposition $1 gold coin
1904 History
Famous Birthdays
- Georges Yves Marie Congar, Dominican theologian cardinal, born in Sedan, Ardennes, France (d. 1995)
Famous Deaths
- Vasily Vereshchagin, Russian painter (War & Peace), dies at 61
About April 13, 1904
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 119 years, 1 month and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries
