Historical Events
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll publishes "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"
- Trans Atlantic Cable being laid by SS Great Eastern between Great Britain and America snaps and is lost
Famous Birthdays
- Irving Babbitt, American writer (Rousseau & Romanticism), born in Dayton, Ohio (d. 1933)
- John Radecki, Australian stained glass artist, born in Łódź, Poland (d. 1955)
About August 2, 1865
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 158 years, 9 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
