Historical Events
- Skirmish at Dug Springs, Missouri results in Union victory
Famous Birthdays
- Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray, Bengali chemist (founder of Bengal Chemicals And Pharmaceuticals), born in Khulna, British India (d. 1944)
About August 2, 1861
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 163 years
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
