Historical Events
- San Francisco Public Library opens with 5,000 volumes
Famous Deaths
- James Douglas, British-Canadian fur trader and politician (1st Governor of British Columbia 1858-64) called "The Father of British Columbia", dies of a heart attack at 73
Died in 1877 1877 Highlights
About August 2, 1877
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 146 years, 9 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
