Famous Birthdays
- Cécile Chaminade, French pianist and 1st female composer awarded with Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur (1913), born in Paris, France (d. 1944)
- Henry Fairfield Osborn, American paleontologist, geologist (founded US Eugenics Society), born in Fairfield, Connecticut (d. 1935)
About August 8, 1857
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 166 years, 9 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
