Historical Events
- After the first 13 runnings of the midsummer classic, Darryl Waltrip becomes the first driver the win the Talladega 500 twice
Sports History
American Greg Louganis becomes 1st diver to score 700 (752.67) in 11 dives in winning 3m springboard gold, World Championships in Guayaquil, Ecuador
- East German swimmer Petra Schneider breaks her own 400m medley world record by 0:19 (4:36.10) at the World Championships in Guayaquil, Ecuador
Sports History
Hank Aaron, Frank Robinson, Travis Jackson and Happy Chandler inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame
- Heavy Israeli air bombardment on Beirut
Famous Birthdays
- Ai Tominaga, Japanese model and actress, born in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Caroline Shaw (41 years old)
American violinist, singer, and Pulitzer Prize winning composer (Partita for 8 Voices), born in Greenville, North Carolina
About August 1, 1982
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 8 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor
- #1 Song: Come On Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners with The Emerald Express