Historical Events
- Emperor Wilhelm (Germany) meets with Tsar Nicholas (Russia) to discuss Germany's plan to build a railroad to Baghdad; the discussion helps move Russia towards Britain and eventually the Triple Alliance
Famous Birthdays
- Adrienne Ames, American actress (Death Kiss, Panama Patrol), born in Fort Worth, Texas (d. 1947)
- Ernesto Geisel, 29th President of Brazil (1974-79), born in Bento Gonçalves, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil (d. 1996)
- Irene Tedrow, American actress (Lucy-Dennis the Menace, Mr Novak), born in Denver, Colorado (d. 1995)
- Lawrence Brown, American trombonist (Duke Ellington Orchestra), born in Lawrence, Kansas (d. 1988)
Famous Deaths
- August Saint-Gaudens, Irish-born American sculptor (Mrs Henry Adams, Saint Gaudens Double Eagle 1907 $20 gold piece), dies at 59
Died in 1907 1907 Highlights
About August 3, 1907
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 116 years, 8 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
