August 04

Wednesday 04, 1993:

A federal judge sentences LAPD officers Stacey Koon and Laurence Powell to 30 months in prison for violating motorist Rodney King's civil rights.

Sunday 04, 1985:

In one of the most exciting days in sports, Tom Seaver of the Chicago White Sox won his 300th game and Rod Carew of the California Angels picked up his 3000th hit. It marked the only day in which two men reached baseball's three biggest milestones in the same day.

Wednesday 04, 1824:

Battle of Cos fought between Turks and Greeks.

Saturday 04, 1821:

Atkinson & Alexander publish the Saturday Evening Post for the first time as a weekly newspaper.

Tuesday 04, 1789:

1789 - The feudal system is abolished in France.