What happened on 4 August 1903?

Discover what happened on 4 August 1903 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

  • Julius Klaucke (German entrepreneur (1826–1903))
  • Wilhelm Schwarz-Senborn (Austrian diplomat (1816-1903))
  • Barthold Jacob Lintelo de Geer van Jutphaas (Dutch jurist, politician and historian (1816-1903))
  • Jules François René Ladreit de La Charrière (French physician (1833-1903))
  • Nicolò Coccon (Italian composer, conductor, organist (1826-1903))
  • Franciszek Kasparek (Polish international law scholar (1844-1903))
  • Théodore de Saussure (Swiss politician, mayor of Genthod, army officer, painter and writer (1824-1903))
  • Aleksandr Ivanitsky
  • Émile Saint-Lanne
  • Charles Francière (French official)
  • Henry William Young (New Zealand land surveyor (1840-1903))
  • Henry Cowell (American businessman (1819-1903))