Historical Events Execution Aug 10 Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb has his brother and competitor for the throne Dara Shukoh executed on religious grounds 6th Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb Famous Birthdays Aug 1 Antoine Mouque, Flemish composer and organist and singer, born in Ostend, Dutch Republic (now Netherlands) (d. 1723) Born in 1659 Jul 1659 History by Year Sep 1659 What Happened in 1659 The Day They Banned ChristmasDecember 24, 1659