Historical Events
- After 3 hours deliberation a Chicago jury acquits 8 Chicago White Sox accused in Black Sox scandal; next day they are banned from organised baseball for life
Famous Birthdays
- Alan Whicker, British journalist and TV broadcaster (Whicker's World), born in Cairo, Egypt (d. 2013)
Famous Deaths
Enrico Caruso (1873-1921)
Italian operatic tenor (Faust), dies of pleurisy at 48
Died in 1921 1921 Highlights
About August 2, 1921
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 102 years, 8 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
