Historical Events
- The US Army installs the first tricycle landing gear on the Army's Wright Flyer.
Famous Birthdays
- (Lucius) "Lucky" Millinder, American swing and rhythm-and-blues bandleader (Rosetta Tharpe; Who Threw The Whiskey in the Well), born in Anniston, Alabama (d. 1966)
- Francisco Brochado Da Rocha, Brazilian professor and politician (Prime Minister of Brazil 1962), born in Porte Alegre, Brazil (d. 1962)
- Sylvia Sidney [Sophia Kosow], American actress (Sabotage, Beetlejuice, Demon), born in The Bronx, New York (d. 1999)
About August 8, 1910
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 113 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
