Historical Events
- World War I: Austrian sabotage causes the sinking of the Italian battleship Leonardo da Vinci in Taranto
Famous Birthdays
- Reginald Murley, British surgeon (President of the Royal College of Surgeons) (d. 1997)
Famous Deaths
- Hamish MacCunn, Scottish composer (The Land of the Mountain and the Flood), and teacher, dies at 48
Died in 1916 1916 Highlights
About August 2, 1916
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 8 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
