Historical Events
- Battle of Liao-Yang-200,000 Japanese against 150,000 Russian, Japanese tactical victory
Famous Birthdays
- (Henry) "Buster" Smith, American jazz alto saxophonist, arranger, and bandleader (Blue Devils; Count Basie), born in Alfdorf, Texas (d. 1991)
- Rodd Redwing, American actor (Buffalo Bill In Tomahawk Territory; Son Of Geronimo), and stunt coach, born in New York City [or maybe India] (d. 1971)
About August 24, 1904
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 119 years, 8 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
