Historical Events
Stanley Reaches Boma
Henry Morton Stanley's party reaches Boma, Congo, after 999 days, losing half of its 228 members
Famous Birthdays
- Gamzat Tsadasa, Avar-Russian poet, born in Tsada, Dagestan, Russian Empire (d. 1951)
About August 9, 1877
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 146 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
