Historical Events
Sports History
Giants outfielder Mel Ott becomes first player in MLB history to score 6 runs in a game as New York beats Phillies, 21-4
- II British Empire Games open at London's White City Stadium
Famous Birthdays
- Dallas Green, baseball manager (Phillies, Yankees), born in Newport, Delaware (d. 2017)
- Jonas Savimbi, Angolan revolutionary politician and military leader who founded the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA), born in Munhango, Bié, Portuguese Angola (d. 2002)
- Rutger Kopland [Rutger van den Hoofdakker], Dutch poet
About August 4, 1934
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 8 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
