Historical Events
- US Hatch Act prohibits political activity by federal workers
Famous Birthdays
- Benjamin Barber, American political theorist (Jihad vs. McWorld), born in Manhattan, New York (d. 2017)
- Wes Craven, American film director (Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream), born in Cleveland, Ohio (d. 2015)
Famous Deaths
- Harvey Spencer Lewis, American Rosicrucian author and mystic, dies at 55
1939 Highlights
About August 2, 1939
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 7 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
