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Monday, 3 August 2026

Day 215 of 2026  ·  150 days remaining in the year  ·  Week 32
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6 Births
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★ Born on this day 6 entries

1811
Elisha Graves Otis, inventor of the safe elevator.
US Science & Technology 215 yrs ago
1811
Elisha Graves Otis, inventor of the "SAFE" elevator (was it unsafe before???).
US Science & Technology 215 yrs ago
1924
Leon Uris
US 102 yrs ago
1926
Tony Bennett, singer.
US Arts & Culture 100 yrs ago
1940
Martin Sheen, actor.
US Arts & Culture 86 yrs ago
1952
Jay North, Dennis the Menace.
US 74 yrs ago

► Events on this day 2 entries

1492
Columbus sets sail for "The Indies."
US 534 yrs ago
1984
Mary Lou Retten scores a "10".
US 42 yrs ago