Famous Birthdays
- José Manuel Moreno, Argentine footballer, born in Buenos Aires, Argentina (d. 1978)
- Shakeel Badayuni, Indian poet and lyricist, born in Badayun, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India (d. 1970)
Famous Deaths
- Roger Casement, Irish diplomat, ardent Irish nationalist (Easter uprising 1916) and poet, hanged after conviction for treason by the British at 51
1916 Highlights
About August 3, 1916
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 9 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
