Famous Birthdays
- Helen Morgan [Riggins], American singer and actress (Applause, Show Boat), born in Danville, Illinois (d. 1941)
- Marinus Adam, Dutch conductor and composer, born in The Hague, Netherlands (d. 1977)
About August 2, 1900
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 8 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo