Famous Birthdays
- Ding Ling, Chinese writer (The Sun Shines over the Sanggan River), born in Linli, Hunan, China (d. 1986)
- Lester Dent, American writer (Doc Savage), born in La Plata, Missouri (d. 1959)
Famous Deaths
- Charles Dowd, American principal who was the 1st to propose standardized time zones (for America's railways), struck and killed by a train at 79
1904 Highlights
About October 12, 1904
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 7 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
