Historical Events
- Dutch King Willem I accepts blame in Southern defeat
Famous Birthdays
- Ivan Gagarin, Russian Jesuit and founding editor of Études, born in Moscow (d. 1882)
- Maxcy Gregg, American Brigadier General (Confederate Army), born in Columbia, South Carolina (d. 1862)
1814 Highlights
About August 1, 1814
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 208 years, 10 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
