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August in History

There are 31 days in the month of August. The name comes from the Latin word 'Augustus'. Augustus was the first Roman emperor.

To see which famous people were born or died and which important events happened on a particular day in August, select it from the calendar shown below. You will then be taken to the page for that day.

August in history at random

Here is a randomly selected sample of births of famous people, deaths of famous people and important events and happenings that took place during August in years gone by.

Born in August

The American actor James Coburn was born.

Major Events and Happenings in August

US President Nixon resigns.

Died in August

The American actor Walter Brooke died in Los Angeles, California aged 71.