Famous Birthdays
- Ethel M. Dell, English author (Storm Drift), born in London (d. 1939)
Famous Deaths
- Marcus Clarke, English born Australian author (For the Term of His Natural Life), dies at 35
Died in 1881 1881 Highlights
About August 2, 1881
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 142 years, 9 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
