Famous Birthdays
- Leopold Gmelin, German chemist (Gmelin's test), born in Göttingen, Germany (d. 1853)
Famous Deaths
- Thomas Gainsborough, English painter (Blue Boy), dies at 61
1788 Highlights
About August 2, 1788
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 234 years and 6 months
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
