Historical Events
- Dutch Queen Emma appointed regent
Famous Birthdays
- Nanny Larsén-Todsen, Swedish opera singer, born in Hagby, Sweden (d. 1982)
- Rómulo Gallegos, 48th President of Venezuela (1948), born in Caracas, Venezuela (d. 1969)
What Happened on August 2, 1884
Day of the Week: Saturday