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What Happened on August 4, 1899

Famous Birthdays

  • Ezra Taft Benson, 13th President of Latter-day Saints and US Secretary of Agriculture, born in Whitney, Idaho (d. 1994)

About August 4, 1899

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo