1904 facts for kids

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Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	19th century – 20th century – 21st century
Decades:	1870s 1880s 1890s – 1900s – 1910s 1920s 1930s
Years:	1901 1902 1903 – 1904 – 1905 1906 1907

1904 was a special year that started on a Friday and had an extra day, making it a leap year. It's also known as MCMIV in Roman numerals. Many important things happened this year, and several famous people were born or passed away.

Important Events of 1904
Famous People Born in 1904
Notable People Who Died in 1904
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Important Events of 1904

January 4 – A big decision was made by the U.S. Supreme Court in a case called Gonzales v. Williams. The court decided that people from Puerto Rico were not considered "aliens" (foreigners) and could travel freely to the United States. This was an important step for the rights of Puerto Rican citizens.

Famous People Born in 1904

January 18 – Cary Grant, a very popular English actor known for his roles in many classic movies. (d. 1986)
April 22 – Robert Oppenheimer, an American physicist who played a key role in developing the atomic bomb. (d. 1967)
May 11 – Salvador Dalí, a famous Spanish artist known for his unique and surreal paintings. (d. 1989)
June 2 – Johnny Weissmuller, an American swimmer who won many Olympic medals and later became famous for playing Tarzan in movies. (d. 1984)
June 17 – Ralph Bellamy, an American actor and comedian who appeared in over 100 films. (d. 1987)
June 26 – Peter Lorre, a Hungarian-born movie actor known for his roles in suspense and horror films. (d. 1964)
August 12 – Tsarevich Alexei of Russia, who was the son of the last Russian Emperor, Nicholas II. (d. 1918)

Notable People Who Died in 1904

May 1 – Antonín Dvořák, a famous Czech composer who wrote many beautiful symphonies and operas. (b. 1841)
July 15 – Anton Chekhov, a well-known Russian writer of short stories and plays. (b. 1860)