Historical Events
- MLB conducts the first test of bright yellow baseballs during Dodgers vs Cardinals doubleheader
Famous Birthdays
- Brunhilde Hendrix, German relay runner (Olympic silver 1960), born in Langenzenn, Germany (d. 1995)
- Pierre de Bané, French Canadian politician (Senator for De la Vallière, Quebec), born in Haifa, British Mandate for Palestine
Famous Deaths
- Bjarni Thorsteinsson, Icelandic organist, composer, musical folklorist, and priest, dies at 76
Died in 1938 1938 Highlights
About August 2, 1938
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 8 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
