1904

The year 1904 was marked by significant events worldwide, including the opening of the Longacre Square (now Times Square) in New York City and the founding of the Russo-Japanese War, which signaled a shift in global power dynamics. In technology, the first zodiac sign of the modern era was introduced in the Thomas Edison's West Orange, New Jersey, laboratory. It also saw advancements in transportation with the launch of the first successful Ford Model A car. Culturally, the year featured the first Olympic Games held in the modern era in St. Louis, Missouri. Overall, 1904 was a year of industrial progress and geopolitical change.