Historical Events
- Aug 8 The city of Oulu, Finland, is founded by Charles IX of Sweden.
"Eastward Hoe"
Aug 13 Controversial play "Eastward Hoe" by Ben Jonson, George Chapman, and John Marston premieres at the Blackfriars Theatre, London, landing two of the authors in prison for offending the King James I [date approximate]
- Aug 18 Spanish army under of general Spinola conquers Lingen
