Historical Events
- Battles between Druze & French in Damascus
- Failed assassination on General Primo de Rivera in Barcelona
Famous Birthdays
- Burton Stein, American historian, born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1996)
- Karl Kohn, American composer, born in Vienna, Austria
Famous Deaths
- Israel Zangwill, Jewish author (Children of The Ghetto) and Zionist leader, dies at 62
About August 1, 1926
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 9 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
