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Sunday, 2 August 2026

Day 214 of 2026 · 151 days remaining in the year · Week 31

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4 Births

2 Events

6 Total entries

★ Born on this day 4 entries

1905

Myrna Loy

US 121 yrs ago

1924

Carroll O'Conner, better known as Archie Bunker.

US 102 yrs ago

1924

James Baldwin, actor

US Arts & Culture 102 yrs ago

1932

Peter O'Toole, actor

US Arts & Culture 94 yrs ago

► Events on this day 2 entries

1743

The elevator is invented.

US Science & Technology 283 yrs ago

1876

Wild Bill Hickok is shot dead (from behind) by Jack McCall. The poker hand he was holding has since been known as the Dead Man's Hand: A pair of Aces, and a pair of 8's.

US Politics & Government 150 yrs ago