Historical Events
- Brazil recognizes the Confederate States of America
Famous Birthdays
- Sammy Jones, Australian cricket batsman (12 Tests; NSW, Queensland, Auckland), born in Sydney, Australia (d. 1951)
About August 1, 1861
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 163 years and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
