What Happened on February 4, 1912

Famous Birthdays

Byron Nelson (1912-2006)

American golfer (winner 5 major titles; record 19 tournaments 1945), born in Fort Worth, Texas

  • Erich Leinsdorf, Austrian-born American conductor, born in Vienna, Austria (d. 1993)
  • James Craig [Meador], American actor (Devil & Daniel Webster, Cyclops), born in Nashville, Tennessee (d. 1985)
  • Louis-Albert Cardinal Vachon, archbishop of Quebec (d. 2006)
  • Ola Skjåk Bræk, Norwegian politician (d. 1999)

About February 4, 1912

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 112 years, 2 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius