What Happened on September 4, 1888

Historical Events

Roll-film Camera

George Eastman patents the first roll-film camera and registers the brand name "Kodak"

Famous Birthdays

  • Oskar Schlemmer, German painter, sculptor and choreographer (Triadisches Ballett), born in Stuttgart, German Empire (d. 1943)

About September 4, 1888

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 135 years, 8 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo