Historical Events
- Belgian government receives German ultimatum
- German press falsely reports that French have bombed Nuremberg
- German troops overthrow Luxembourg
- Germany and Turkey sign secret treaty of alliance
- Great Britain mobilizes
- Postdam Conference ends
- WWI: Russian troops invade East Prussia
Famous Birthdays
- Beatrice Straight, American actress (Network, Poltergeist, Power), born in Old Westbury, New York (d. 2001)
- Félix Leclerc, French Canadian singer and composer (Moi, mes souliers), born in La Tuque, Québec, Canada (d. 1988)
Famous Deaths
- Gabriel Édouard Xavier Dupont, French composer, dies of tuberculosis at 36
Died in 1914 1914 Highlights
About August 2, 1914
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 8 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
