Famous Birthdays
- Leopold Gmelin, German chemist (Gmelin's test), born in Göttingen, Germany (d. 1853)
Famous Deaths
- Thomas Gainsborough, English leading portrait painter (Blue Boy), dies at 61 [1]
Died in 1788 1788 Highlights
About August 2, 1788
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 235 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
