Famous Birthdays
Alexei Nikolaevich (1904-1918)
son of Tsar Nicholas II, and last Tsarevich of Russia, born in St. Petersburg, Russian Empire
- Frank Ervin, American harness racer (Hambletonian 1959, 66) (d. 1991)
- Kay Campbell [Catherine Hibben], American actress (All My Children), born in Kansas City, Missouri (d. 1985)
Famous Deaths
- William Renshaw, British tennis player (Wimbledon, 1881-86, 1889 (singles); 1884-86, 1888-89 (doubles, with twin brother Ernest), dies of epileptic convulsions at 43
1904 Highlights
About August 12, 1904
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 9 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
