Historical Events
- The opening of the Poor Man's Palace in Manchester.
Famous Birthdays
- Johannes Kotze, South African cricket fast bowler (3 Tests, 6 wickets, BB 3/64; London County, Transvaal, Western Province), born in Cape Town, South Africa (d. 1931)
About August 7, 1879
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 144 years, 8 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
