Historical Events
- Engagement between British cruiser HMS Gloucester and German cruisers SMS Breslau and SMS Goeben off Greece
- French government awards King Albert of Belgium the Great Cross
- French troops under Gen Bonneau occupy Altkitrch at Elzas
- German army occupies city of Liege, Belgium
- Russia invades East Prussia
Famous Birthdays
- Ted Moore, South African-British cinematographer (James Bond), born in Western Cape, South Africa (d. 1987)
Famous Deaths
- Boleslaw Dembinski, Polish composer, dies at 81
- Bransby Cooper, Australian cricketer, dies at 70
About August 7, 1914
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 108 years, 10 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
