Discover what happened on 4 August 1868 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!
Deaths
- Ludwig Alvensleben (German writer (1800–1868))
- Ludwig Alvensleben (German writer (1800–1868))
- Adolph Majer (German pharmacist and revolutionary (1821-1868))
- John Marsh (American minister and writer (1788-1868))
- Dunan Mousseux (French journalist and playwright (1829–1886))
- Julio A. Lenoble (French writer)
- Franz Heinrich Winterhoff
- Cyrus Read Edmonds (Head Master of Leicester Proprietary Grammar School, biographer and translator)
- Eugénio Dionísio de Mascarenhas Grade (Portuguese magistrate and politician.)