Famous Birthdays
- Andries C D de Graeff, governor-general of Neth Indies (1926-31)
- William Auchterlonie, Scottish golfer (British Open 1893), born in St. Andrews, Scotland (d. 1963)
1872 Highlights
About August 7, 1872
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 150 years, 5 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
Augusto Pinochet
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot