Historical Events
- Battle of Bad Axe, Wisconsin: 1,300 Illinois militia defeat Sauk & Fox Native Americans ending the Black Hawk War in the US
Famous Birthdays
- Henry Steel Olcott, American military officer and co-founder of the Theosophical Society, born in Orange, New Jersey (d. 1907)
About August 2, 1832
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 191 years, 9 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
