August Days in History.

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August 1st in History

1498: Christopher Columbus reaches the mainland of North America

1793: The metric unit of mass, the kilogram, is introduced in France

1798: The English navy, under Nelson, defeats the French at the Battle of the Nile

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On the 2nd of August 1876 James Butler - US Marshall Wild Bill Hickok was shot dead by Jack McCall while playing poker in a saloon in Deadwood, South Dakota.

1865 2nd August the publication of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. It was soon withdrawn because of bad printing. Only 21 copies of the first edition survive, making it one of the rarest 19th century books.

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In 1858 English explorer John Speke discovers Lake Victoria in Africa - the source of the River Nile.

In 216 AD Hannibal defeats a Roman army at the Battle of Cannae

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La Scala Opera House in Milan openedin 1777

Source of the Nile river, Lake Victoria, discovered in 1858

Royal decree in Portugal maked Sunday a day of rest 1907

First ship passing through the new Panama Canal in 1914

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Subject: This Day in History the 4th August Sat 4 Aug 2007 - 16:50

1265 - Battle at Evesham: English prince Edward beats Simon de Montfort

1347 - English troops conquer Ft Calais

1666 - Sea battle between Netherlands and England

1870 - British Red Cross Society forms

1914 - Lord Kitchener becomes British minister of War

1941 - Winston Churchill departs on Prince of Wales to US

Subject: 5th August 1945 Sat 4 Aug 2007 - 16:56

05/08/1945 - Atom Bomb dropped on Hiroshima (Aug 6th in Japan)

Subject: Re: August Days in History. Sat 4 Aug 2007 - 23:28

Hi Chellin.
Enola Gay. Do you remember the song by OMD by the same name? It was a great song. It was a horendous time but I think without it many thousands more of all our boys would have died. Did you ever have the documentary on your tv about the air crew that went back to Hiroshima? That was so moving.
Lots of love
Daz
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Copyright. Daz.2008.

Subject: Re: August Days in History. Sun 5 Aug 2007 - 2:54

Hi Daz

Yes I remember the song well and no I havent seen that documentary, I will have to look out for it on cable, it might be shown again.

Have a great Sunday and hope your feeling better today

Chellin

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6th August 1844 the first press telegram in Britain is sent to The Times newspaper, announcing the birth of Prince Alfred to Queen Victoria.

Also on the 6th AUGUST 1859: Beechams uses what is believed to be the first modern advertising slogan.

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On the 5th August 1000, King Henry I of England was crowned

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On the 7th August1485 Henry Tudor landed in Wales in an attempt to take the English throne. Later he succeeded and was crowned King Henry VII.

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8th August 1815 former French Emperor Napoleaon Bonaparte was exiled to the island of St Helene.

On teh 8th August 1786 the highest mountain in Europe, Mont Blanc, is climbed for the first time by Michael-Babriel Paccard and Jacques Balmat.

In the year 117 on the 8th August Hadrian becomes Roman Emperor

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On the 13th August 1997 following worldwide press speculation, Diana, Princess of Wales issued a statement insisting she had no plans to marry Dodi Al Fayed.

On 13th August 1991 Britain introduces the Dangerous Dog Act in which aggressive dogs must be muzzled and held on a leash in public.

World War II: German spy Josef Jakobs is the last person to be executed at the Tower of London on the 13th August 1941.

13th August 1889. The coin-operated telephone is patented in the United States by William Gray of Hartford, Connecticut.

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On the 14th August 1928 The world's first scheduled television programmes are broadcast by WRNY in New York.

August 14TH 1893 the world's first car registration plates were introduced in France.

On August 14th 1881 the completion of the construction of Cologne Cathedral - the work having been started in 1248.

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Subject: Re: August Days in History. Tue 14 Aug 2007 - 15:39

Another event for 14 August.

Lech Walesa Leads Shipyard Strike (1980)

As leader of the trade union Solidarity, Walesa, a moderate, gained numerous concessions from the Polish authorities before his arrest and internment during the military crackdown of 1981. He was released in 1982 and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize a year later. In 1990, Walesa was elected president of Poland.

From "Word of the Day", http://www.thefreedictionary.com

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