Historical Events
- Arch Rock, a danger to San Francisco Bay shipping, blasted with 30 tons of nitro
- Great Britain issues a proclamation calling on the Boers to surrender by 15 September or face banishment and confiscation of their property
Famous Birthdays
- Arias Arnulfo, 3 time president of Panama (1940-41, 49-51, 68), born in Penonomé, Coclé, Panama (d. 1988)
- Byron Arnold, American composer, born in Vancouver, Washington (d. 1971)
- Hans Lorbeer, German writer and politician, born in Lutherstadt, Wittenberg, Germany (d. 1973)
- Pyotr Sergeyevich Novikov, Russian mathematician (group theory), born in Moscow, Russia (d. 1975)
- Sulho Ranta, Finnish composer, born in Peräseinäjoki, Finland (d. 1960)
Famous Deaths
- Karl Weinhold, German sociologist (founder of Journal of the Association of Folklore), dies at 77
Died in 1901 1901 Highlights
About August 15, 1901
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 8 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
