Historical Events
- American runner Thomas Hicks wins marathon gold medal in a time of 3:28:53 over a 40k course at the St. Louis Olympics
Famous Deaths
- Kate Fanny Loder, English composer and pianist, dies at 79
Died in 1904 1904 Highlights
About August 30, 1904
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 119 years, 11 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
