Historical Events
- Japan launches its postal savings system, modeled after a similar system in England
Famous Birthdays
- Horace Rawlins, English golfer (US Open 1895), born in Shanklin, Isle of Wight (d. 1935)
1874 Highlights
About August 5, 1874
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 148 years, 7 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
