Famous Birthdays
- Alexis Minotis [Alexandros Minotakis], Greek actor (The Merchant of Venice, King Lear), born in Chania, Crete, Greece (d. 1990)
- Paul Belmondo, French sculptor (Bathing Woman, Orleans), born in Algiers, French Algeria (d. 1982)
Famous Deaths
- Eugène Boudin, French painter (beach scenes), dies at 74
1898 Highlights
About August 8, 1898
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 1 month and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
