AUGUST 2 | Birthdays and Events

Notable Birthdays for August 2

Elisha Gray (1835-1901) - Inventor of the telephone and co-founder of Western Electric.

Arthur Dove (1880-1946) - Artist who is often considered the first abstract painter in the U.S.

James Baldwin (1924-1987) - Author who wrote Go Tell It on the Mountain.

Carroll O'Connor (1924-2001) - Actor fondly remembered for his comedic role as Archie Bunker in All in the Family.

Lamar Hunt (1932-2006) - Co-founder of the American Football League and World Championship Tennis.

Lily Gladstone (1986-Still Living) - Native American actress known for her role as Hotki Sampson in Killers of the Flower Moon.

Memorable Events for August 2

1776 - The Declaration of Independence is formally signed.

1790 - The first census is conducted in the U.S.

1858 - The first mailboxes are installed in Boston and NY City streets.

1873 - The now infamous cable car system begins operation in San Francisco, CA.

1909 - The Army Air Corps is formed as they take first delivery from the Wright Brothers.

1909 - The first Lincoln penny is distributed.

1923 - VP Calvin Coolidge becomes President upon the death of President Harding.

1990 - President Bush orders American troops to Saudi Arabia.

1992 - Jacki Joyner-Kersee becomes first athlete to win consecutive gold medals in the gruelling heptathlon at the Barcelona Olympics.