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Discover events that happened On This Day including famous birthdays and notable deaths. Each day we highlight famous people, past and present, who have impacted our world. Browse sections by selecting the links below or click the calendar to view events on another day.
August 1
Events on This Day
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1774
239 years ago
Clergyman Joseph Priestly discovers “dephlogisticated air,” later known as oxygen.
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1944
69 years ago
Anne Frank writes the last entry in her diary before her hidden family is discovered.
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1960
53 years ago
Gospel singer Aretha Franklin records her first studio demos, which land her a contract with Columbia Records.
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1994
19 years ago
Pop star Michael Jackson reveals the news of his secret marriage 11 weeks earlier to Elvis Presley's daughter, Lisa Marie
August 1
Born on This Day
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Jerry Garcia
- In these groups:
- Hispanic Musicians and Singers
- Guitar Heroes
- Grateful Dead
Jerry Garcia
Songwriter, Guitarist / 1942 - 1995
Jerry Garcia was the lead guitarist, as well as one of the principal vocalists and songwriters of the psychedelic rock band the Grateful Dead.
Born: August 1, 1942
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States
Occupation: Songwriter, Guitarist -
Sam Mendes
- In these groups:
- Best Director Oscar Winners
- Famous Leos
- Famous Film Directors
Sam Mendes
Director, Producer / 1965 -
English stage and film director Sam Mendes won an Oscar for American Beauty, and went on to direct films like Jarhead, Revolutionary Road and Skyfall.
1965 | 47 years old
Director, Producer -
Yves Saint Laurent
- In these groups:
- Studio 54 Patrons
- Fashion Front Row
- Famous Leos
Yves Saint Laurent
Fashion Designer / 1936 - 2008
Yves Saint Laurent was best known as an influential European fashion designer who impacted fashion in the 1960s to the present day.
1936 | 71 years old
Fashion Designer -
Dom DeLuise
- In these groups:
- Famous Leos
- Famous Actors
- Famous Film Actors
Dom DeLuise
Film Actor, Television Actor / 1933 - 2009
Dom DeLuise was an actor of film and TV known for parts in such Mel Brooks movies as Silent Movie and Blazing Saddles.Born: August 1, 1933
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Occupation: Film Actor, Television Actor -
Ron Brown
Ron Brown
Lawyer, Government Official / 1941 - 1996
Ron Brown was a lawyer and Democratic politician who served as commerce secretary under the administration of President Bill Clinton.
1941 | 55 years old
Lawyer, Government Official -
Herman Melville
- In these groups:
- Fantastic Facial Hair
- Famous Leos
- Famous Poets
Herman Melville
Author, Poet / 1819 - 1891
Herman Melville wrote the classic American novel Moby-Dick (1851), a whaling adventure which regarded as one of the greatest literary works of all time.
1819 | 72 years old
Author, Poet
August 1
Died on This Day
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Corazon Aquino
- In these groups:
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous People Born in 1933
- Famous Filipinos
Corazon Aquino
World Leader / 1933 - 2009
Corazon Aquino was the 11th president (and first female president) of the Philippines. She restored democracy after the long dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos.
Died: August 1, 2009
Age: 76 years old
Place: Makati , Philippines
Occupation: World Leader -
Tommy Makem
- In these groups:
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Singers
- Famous Guitarists
Tommy Makem
Guitarist, Singer / 1932 - 2007
Tommy Makem was an internationally celebrated Irish folk musician, poet and storyteller. He was best known as a member of the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem.
2007 | 74 years old
Guitarist, Singer -
Frances Farmer
- In these groups:
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Actresses
- Famous Film Actresses
Frances Farmer
Film Actress / 1913 - 1970
Actress Frances Farmer starred in films in the late ‘30s and early ‘40s, but was best known for her rebellious reputation and the time she spent in a mental institution.1970 | 56 years old
Film Actress
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Rómulo Gallegos
- In these groups:
- Famous Leos
- Famous Fiction Authors
- Famous People Born in 1884
Rómulo Gallegos
World Leader, Author / 1884 - 1969
Rómulo Gallegos was the first cleanly elected president of Venezuela and is best known as one of the leading novelists in Latin American literature.
August 2, 1884
World Leader -
Randy Scruggs
- In these groups:
- Famous Leos
- Famous Guitarists
- Famous Grammy Winners
Randy Scruggs
Guitarist / 1953 -
Randy Scruggs is an American country singer, songwriter and producer best known for his hit albums Crown of Jewels (1998) and All the Way Home (1970).
August 3, 1953
Musician -
Helen Thomas
- In these groups:
- Famous Leos
- Famous People Named Helen
- Famous Television Personalities
Helen Thomas
Television Personality, Journalist / 1920 -
Helen Thomas was the first female member of the White House press corps and the United Press International’s first female White House bureau chief.
August 4, 1920
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Guy de Maupassant
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- Famous Leos
- Famous Fiction Authors
- Famous People Born in 1850
Guy de Maupassant
Author / 1850 - 1893
The short stories of writer Guy de Maupassant detail many aspects of French life in the 19th century.
August 5, 1850
Author
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Paul Anka
- In these groups:
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Famous Leos
Paul Anka
Film Actor, Television Actor, Songwriter, Guitarist, Pianist, Singer / 1941 -
One of the biggest classic pop performers, Canadian singer-songwriter Paul Anka moved from teen heartthrob to adult artist with a slew of hits.
July 30, 1941
Film Actor, Television Actor, Songwriter, Guitarist, Pianist, Singer -
William Atherton
- In these groups:
- Famous Leos
- Famous Actors
- Famous Film Actors
William Atherton
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor / 1947 -
William Atherton is an American actor known for playing heavies in films like Ghostbusters and Die Hard.
July 30, 1947
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor
