Historical Events
- "SOS" (· · · – – – · · ·) distress signal becomes the worldwide standard for help
Famous Birthdays
- Ed Gordon Jr, American athlete (Olympic gold long jump 1932), born in Jackson, Mississippi (d. 1971)
- Peter Anders, German opera singer, born in Essen, Germany (d. 1954)
About July 1, 1908
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 115 years, 9 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
