Historical Events
- Libanus McLouth Todd of Rochester, New York patents his check-writing machine, the Protectograph designed to protect against check forgers
Famous Deaths
- Friedrich Ratzel, German social-geographer (Lebensraum), dies at 59
Died in 1904 1904 Highlights
About August 9, 1904
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 119 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
