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What Happened on August 12, 1904

Famous Birthdays

Alexei Nikolaevich (1904-1918)

Last Tsarevich of Russia and son of Tsar Nicholas II, born in St. Petersburg, Russian Empire

  • Frank Ervin, American harness racer (Hambletonian 1959, 66) (d. 1991)
  • Kay Campbell [Catherine Hibben], American actress (All My Children), born in Kansas City, Missouri (d. 1985)

Famous Deaths

  • William Renshaw, British tennis player and Wimbledon singles (1881-86, 1889 and with twin brother Ernest doubles champion (1884-86, 1888-89), dies of epileptic convulsions at 43
Died in 1904 1904 Highlights

About August 12, 1904

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 119 years, 11 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo