Historical Events
- 56th Congress (1899-1901) convenes
- Webb Hayes, son of US President Rutherford Hayes, receives medal of honor
Famous Birthdays
- Charlie Spencer, English soccer defender and manager (2 caps; Newcastle United; mgr Grimsby Town 1937-51), born in Washington, England (d. 1953)
- Charlotte Wynters, American stage and screen actress, born in Wheeling, West Virginia (d. 1991)
- Douwe Hermans Kiestra, Frisian farmer and writer, born in Poppenwier, Netherlands (d. 1970)
About December 4, 1899
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 4 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius