Historical Events
- Benjamin Mays named president of Morehouse College
XI Summer Olympic Games
XI Summer Olympic Games are opened by Adolph Hitler in Berlin
Famous Birthdays
- Laurie Taylor, English sociologist and broadcaster (BBC Radio 4), born in Liverpool, England
- Yves Saint Laurent, French fashion designer, born in Oran, French Algeria (d. 2008)
About August 1, 1936
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
