Henry Hudson discovers Delaware Bay. On Aug. 28, 1609, English navigator Henry Hudson discovered Delaware Bay. In 1749 German poet, dramatist and philosopher Johann Wolfgang…
27 August 410
The sacking of Rome by the Visigoths ends after three days. On August 27, 410, Visigoths from eastern Europe ended a three-day sack of the…
26 August 1920
The 19th amendment to United States Constitution takes effect, giving women the right to vote. The 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote, is…
25 August 1835
A Great Moon Hoax article is published in The New York Sun, announcing the discovery of life and civilization on the Moon. The “Great Moon…
24 August 1561
Willem of Orange marries duchess Anna of Saxony. Anna of Saxony 23 December 1544 – 18 December 1577 was the heiress of Maurice, Elector of…
23 August 1328
The Battle of Cassel where French troops stop an uprising of Flemish farmers. On 23 August 1328, the Battle of Cassel took place near the…
22 August 1851
The first America’s Cup is won by the yacht America. On August 22, 1851, the U.S.-built schooner America bests a fleet of Britain’s finest ships…
21 August 1821
Jarvis Island is discovered by the crew of the ship, Eliza Frances. The island’s first known sighting by Europeans was on August 21, 1821 by…
20 August 1997
Over 64 people are killed in the Souhane massacre in Algeria. The largest of the Souhane massacres took place in the small mountain town of…
19 August 1909
The first car race takes place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. On this day in 19 August 1909, the first race is held at the…