Historical Events
Tour de France
Tour de France: François Faber of Luxembourg becomes the first foreigner to win the cycling classic
Famous Birthdays
- Nigel Henderson, British Royal Navy admiral (d. 1993)
About August 1, 1909
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 114 years, 9 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
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