Historical Events
- British Grand Fleet reaches Scapa Flow
Germany Declares War on Russia
Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany declares war on his nephew Tsar Nicholas II of Russia in WWI
- France and Germany mobilize their troops at outbreak of WWI
Universal Negro Improvement Assoc.
Marcus Garvey and others found the Universal Negro Improvement Association in Jamaica with aim of creating black-governed nation in Africa
- Trois Vierges: German 69th infantry regiment enters Luxembourg on outbreak of WWI
Famous Birthdays
- Jack Delano [Jacob Ovcharov], Russian-born American composer and photographer, born in Voroshilovka, Russian Empire (d. 1997)
About August 1, 1914
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 8 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
