Historical Events
- Charles Stewart Rolls meets Frederick Henry Royce at the Midland Hotel in Manchester, England. Go on to form Roll-Royce
- Construction begins by the United States on the Panama Canal
Famous Birthdays
- Umm Kulthum [Ibrahim], Egyptian singer and actress, born in Tummāy al-Zahāyrah, Egypt (d. 1975)
1904 Highlights
About May 4, 1904
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 117 years and 3 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
