Historical Events
- Building begins on Dutch public housing
- Mine accident in Wollongong, Australia (100 die)
Famous Birthdays
- Hendrik Johan Kruls, Dutch general and chief military authority (1944-46), born in Amsterdam (d. 1975)
- Ruth Evelyn Mansfield, doctor (d. 1994)
Famous Deaths
- Ludwig Beckmann, painter, dies
About August 1, 1902
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 120 years, 10 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
