Historical Events
Event of Interest
Queen Wilhelmina and Emma open Merwede Canal between Amsterdam and the Rhine
Murder of Interest
Sunday school teacher Lizzie Borden's father and stepmother are murdered with an axe in Fall River, Massachusetts; Borden is later arrested, tried and acquitted
Famous Birthdays
- Johanna Bordewijk-Roepman, Dutch composer, born in Rotterdam (d. 1971)
About August 4, 1892
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 131 years, 9 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
