Historical Events
Custer and Sioux Clash
Indian Wars: whilst protecting a railroad survey party in Montana, US 7th Cavalry, under Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer, clashes for the 1st time with the Sioux near the Tongue River. 1 man killed on each side.
Famous Birthdays
- Damaso Berenguer, Spanish soldier and politician (122nd Prime Minister of Spain), born in San Juan de los Remedios, Cuba (d. 1953)
Famous Deaths
- Viktor Hartmann, Russian architect and painter, dies at 39
Died in 1873 1873 Highlights
About August 4, 1873
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 150 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo