Historical Events
- France introduces motor vehicle registration, includes a driving test
Famous Birthdays
- Alfred Alessandrescu, Romanian composer, born in Bucharest (d. 1959)
- Carl Benton Reid, American actor (Pressure Point, In a Lonely Place), born in Lansing, Michigan (d. 1973)
About August 14, 1893
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 130 years, 8 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo