Famous Birthdays
- Bill Johnson, American jazz double bassist and banjo player, born in Talladega, Alabama (d. 1972) [birthdate disputed]
Herbert Hoover (1874-1964)
American politician and 31st President of the United States (Republican: 1929-33), born in West Branch, Iowa
- Tod Sloan, American thoroughbred jockey (1,000 Guineas 1899 [Sibola], Ascot Gold Cup 1900 [Merman]; created monkey crouch riding style), born in Bunker Hill, Indiana (d. 1933)
About August 10, 1874
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 149 years, 8 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
