Historical Events
- Great Britain annexes Kermadec Island, near New Zealand
Famous Birthdays
- Isaac Keesing, Dutch publisher and founder (System Keesing), born in Amsterdam (d. 1966)
About August 1, 1886
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 137 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo