Historical Events
- Libanus McLouth Todd of Rochester, New York patents his check-writing machine, the Protectograph designed to protect against check forgers
Famous Deaths
- Friedrich Ratzel, German social-geographer (Lebensraum), dies at 59
1904 Highlights
About August 9, 1904
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 119 years, 1 month and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
