Famous Birthdays
- Benjamin Mays, African-American educator (Morehouse, Howard University) and civil rights leader, born in Ninety Six, South Carolina (d. 1984)
Famous Deaths
- Heinrich von Sybel, German historian (Geschichte des ersten Kreuzzugs), dies at 77
Died in 1895 1895 Highlights
About August 1, 1895
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 128 years, 8 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
