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What Happened on April 4, 1896

Historical Events

  • Announcement of the discovery of gold in the Yukon

Famous Birthdays

  • Robert Sherwood, American dramatist (Abe Lincoln in Illinois; Idiot's Delight), born in New Rochelle, New York (d. 1955)
  • Tristan Tzara [Samuel Rosenfeld] Romanian-French poet (Approximate Man), born in Moinești, Romania (d. 1963)

About April 4, 1896

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 128 years, 3 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aries