March 1904 was the third month of the year 1904 in the Gregorian calendar. 1904 was a leap year, so the month contained 31 days. The month began on Wednesday, 1 March 1904 and ended on Friday, 31 March 1904.
Calendar
| Day of week | Dates in March 1904 |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| Tuesday | 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
| Wednesday | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
| Thursday | 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
| Friday | 4, 11, 18, 25 |
| Saturday | 5, 12, 19, 26 |
| Sunday | 6, 13, 20, 27 |
Historical context
- Russo‑Japanese War (1904–1905): The conflict began in February 1904 and continued through March. Both Russia and Japan were engaged in naval and land operations in the Far East during this period.
- United States politics: President Theodore Roosevelt was in the second year of his first term; the 1904 presidential election campaign was underway throughout the spring.
- International affairs: Various diplomatic negotiations and colonial developments were occurring, notably in Europe and East Asia, but no single event in March 1904 dominates general historical summaries.
Notable births and deaths
A number of individuals who later achieved prominence were born in March 1904, and several notable figures died during the month. Specific entries for those persons are catalogued under their respective names.
Summary
March 1904 is primarily recorded for its position within a leap year and as part of the broader geopolitical climate of the early 20th century, especially the ongoing Russo‑Japanese War and the lead‑up to the 1904 United States presidential election. Detailed events of the month are documented in the separate entries for those specific incidents.
