Famous Birthdays
- Jeff Pfeffer, American baseball pitcher (no-hitter Boston Doves v Cincinnati Reds 1907), born in Seymour, Illinois (d. 1972)
- Knute Rockne, American College Football HOF coach, (National C'ships 1924, 29, 30 Notre Dame; record 105–12–5), born in Voss, Norway (d. 1931)
- Rafaela Ottiano, Italian-born American actress (Grand Hotel, The Devil-Doll), born in Venice, Italy (d. 1942)
Famous Deaths
- Amos Bronson Alcott, American reformer, philosopher and poet (Table Talk), dies at 88
Died in 1888 1888 Highlights
About March 4, 1888
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 136 years, 1 month and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces
