Historical Events
- Aug 5 State of Holland obtain Eternal Edict
Famous Birthdays
Famous Deaths
- Aug 1 Paul Foot, lawyer/historian, dies at 48
- Aug 3 Francesco Borromini, Italian Baroque sculptor and architect (San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane), dies at 67
- Aug 13 Jeremy Taylor, Irish author and bishop (b. 1613)
- Aug 27 Adriaen Millaert [Melar], Flemish engraver, dies at 33
- Aug 31 Johann von Rist, German composer and poet known for his hymns, dies at 60
Greatest Generation
Silent Generation
Baby Boomer
Generation X
Millennial
Generation Z