Historical Events
- George Samuelson completes rowing Atlantic (NY to England)
Famous Deaths
- William Robert Grove, Welsh physicist and inventor of the first fuel cell, dies at 85
1896 Highlights
About August 1, 1896
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 126 years, 7 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
