Historical Events
Event of Interest
Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli (future Pope John XXIII) becomes a priest
- Battle of the Yellow Sea: Japanese fleet prevented Russians breaking out of Port Arthur
- Dutch newspaper Volk fires gay journalist Jacob de Cock
- NY Highlanders pitcher Jack Chesbro ends string of 30 consecutive complete games in a 5-1 loss to Chicago White Sox at South Side Park, Chicago
Famous Birthdays
- Geraldo [Gerald Walcan Bright], British "sweet music" dance band bandleader (Gaucho Tango Orchestra), born in London, England (d. 1974)
Famous Deaths
- Pierre Waldeck-Rousseau, French politician (29th Prime Minister of France), dies at 57
About August 10, 1904
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 118 years and 10 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
