Historical Events
- Empire Engine Company No. 1 organized, in San Francisco, California
- Self-deodorizing fertilizer patented in England
Famous Birthdays
- John Blair Scribner, American magazine and book publisher, born in New York City (d. 1879)
Famous Deaths
- Maurice, Prince of the Netherlands, second son of King William III, dies from meningitis at 6
Died in 1850 1850 Highlights
About June 4, 1850
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 174 years, 1 month and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini