Famous Birthdays
- Aino Kallas, Finnish writer (White Ship, Estonian Tales), born in Kiiskilä, Viipuri Province, Grand Duchy of Finland (d. 1956)
- Princess Ingeborg of Sweden, wife of Prince Carl, Duke of Västergötland, born in Charlottenlund Palace, Copenhagen, Denmark (d. 1958)
1878 Highlights
About August 2, 1878
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 144 years, 7 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
