Famous Birthdays
- Ernest Dowson, British poet (Decorations in Verse and Prose), born in Lee, London (d. 1900)
- Frank Alvord Perret, American volcanologist renowned for his research at Vesuvius, Etna, Stromboli and Kilauea, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1943)
About August 2, 1867
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 156 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
