Historical Events
First Michelin Guide
The 1st Michelin Guide is published by the brothers Édouard and André Michelin as a hotel and restaurant reference guide to encourage more road travel and thus boost tire sales (exact date beyond Aug 1900 unknown)
Famous Birthdays
- Otto Nothling, Australian rugby union player and cricketer (Test for Australia 1928, 52 runs aver 26), born in Witta, Queensland, Australia (d. 1965)
About August 1, 1900
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 11 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
