Summer Olympics: Jesse Owens wins his fourth gold medal at the games. Jesse Owens, born James Cleveland Owens in 1913, was an American track and…
8 August 1929
8 August 1929 – The German airship Graf Zeppelin begins a round-the-world flight. The German airship Graf Zeppelin (LZ 127) was one of the most…
7 August 1714
The Battle of Gangut: The first important victory of the Russian Navy. The Battle of Gangut, fought on July 27, 1714 (August 7, New Style),…
6 August 1661
The Treaty of The Hague is signed by Portugal and the Dutch Republic. The Treaty of The Hague, signed on August 6, 1661, was a…
5 August 1926
Harry Houdini performs his greatest feat, spending 91 minutes underwater in a sealed tank before escaping. Harry Houdini, born Erik Weisz in 1874 in Budapest,…
4 August 1701
Great Peace of Montreal between New France and First Nations is signed. The Great Peace of Montreal, signed in 1701, was a landmark treaty between…
3 August 1492
Christopher Columbus sets sail from Palos de la Frontera, Spain. Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer and navigator best known for his 1492 transatlantic voyage…
2 August 1776
The signing of the United States Declaration of Independence took place. The signing of the United States Declaration of Independence was a pivotal moment in…
1 August 527
Justinian I becomes the sole ruler of the Byzantine Empire. Justinian I, also known as Justinian the Great, ruled the Byzantine Empire from 527 to…
31 July 2006
Fidel Castro hands over power to his brother, Raúl. Fidel Castro was a central figure in 20th-century world politics, best known as the revolutionary leader…