Historical Events
- Engagement between British cruiser HMS Gloucester and German cruisers SMS Breslau and SMS Goeben off Greece
- French government awards King Albert of Belgium the Great Cross
- French troops under Gen Bonneau occupy Altkitrch at Elzas
- German army occupies city of Liege, Belgium
- Russia invades East Prussia
Famous Birthdays
- Ted Moore, South African-British cinematographer (James Bond), born in Western Cape, South Africa (d. 1987)
Famous Deaths
- Boleslaw Dembinski, Polish composer, dies at 81
- Bransby Cooper, Australian cricket wicket-keeper (1 Test, 2 dismissals; Middlesex CCC, Kent CCC, Victoria), dies at 70
Died in 1914 1914 Highlights
About August 7, 1914
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
