4 May 1869 May 3, 2022 Author: Staff The Naval Battle of Hakodate is fought in Japan. Famous Words of Inspiration..."How selfish soever man may be supposed, there are evidently some principles in his nature, which interest him in the fortune of others, and render their happiness necessary to him, though he derives nothing from it, except the pleasure of seeing it." Adam Smith — Click here for more from Adam Smith Related posts: 31 December 1501 13 March 1988 24 September 1869 7 December 1869 6 April 1869 28 January 1932 12 May 1821 17 September 1794 17 November, 1183 13 August 1937 Categories: History Tags: 1869, 4 May