Historical Events
- Protesting Kenyan cancer survivors in Nairobi urge their government to declare a "nation disaster' in a country with only 35 oncologists for 40 million people
Famous Deaths
- Barry Hughart, American author of fantasy novels (Bridge of Birds), dies at 85
- [Donn Alan] DA Pennebaker, American documentary filmmaker (Don't Look Back), dies at 94
Died in 2019 2019 Highlights
About August 1, 2019
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 9 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Old Town Road - Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
- #1 Song: Senorita - Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello