Famous Birthdays
- Marin Sais, American actress (The Pony Express Girl), born in San Rafael, California (d. 1971)
- Pauline Hall, Norwegian composer, born in Hamar, Hedmark, Norway (d. 1969)
Famous Deaths
- Louise-Victorine Ackermann, French poet (works characterized by a deep sense of pessimism), dies at 76
1890 Highlights
About August 2, 1890
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 132 years, 10 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
