August 4th
- 1788 – Richard Clough Anderson, Jr. born.
- 1802 – John Calvin Mason born.
- 1818 – Lovell Rousseau born.
- 1852 – Humphrey Marshall left office as US House of Representatives from Kentucky, 7th District.
- 1876 – Huston Quin born.
- 1920 – Helen Thomas born.
- 1924 – Paul Noel born.
- 1935 – Thomas Appelman born.
- 1966 – Betty Arlen died, aged 56.
- 1972 – Brian Aker born.
- 1984 – Edmon Ryan died, aged 79.
- 1987 – Kenny Price died, aged 56.
- 1999 – Victor Mature died, aged 86.