Famous Birthdays
- Constant Permeke, Flemish painter and statues artist (Sow), born in Antwerp, Belgium (d. 1952)
- Fred Quimby, American film producer (Tom and Jerry), born in Minneapolis, Minnesota (d. 1965)
- Larry Doyle, American baseball second baseman (NL MVP 1912, NL batting champion 1915; NY Giants), born in Caseyville, Illinois (d. 1974)
- Salvatore Maranzano, Sicilian-born American organized crime figure, born in Sicily, Italy (d. 1931)
Famous Deaths
Franz Liszt (1811-1886)
Hungarian romantic composer and virtuoso pianist (Faust Symphony), dies of heart disease at 74
1886 Highlights
About July 31, 1886
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 136 years, 7 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
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