Historical Events
- Great Britain annexes Kermadec-Island near New Zealand
Famous Birthdays
- Isaac Keesing, Dutch publisher and founder (System Keesing), born in Amsterdam (d. 1966)
1886 Highlights
About August 1, 1886
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 136 years, 7 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
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