Historical Events
- Fitch downgrades credit rating for the U.S. government from AAA to AA+, citing an “erosion of governance" [1]
Trump Indicted for Election Conspiracy
Former US President Donald Trump is indicted on charges of conspiring to defraud the country and prevent the peaceful transfer of power by special counsel Jack Smith [1]
- South America experiences a winter heatwave, with Vicuña in Chilean Andres reaching 100 degrees F, the warmest day in northern Chile for 72 years [1]
Famous Deaths
- Sheila Oliver, American politician (Lt. Governor of New Jersey, 2018-23; Member of NJ State Assembly, 2004-18), dies at 71
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights
About August 1, 2023
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 9 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
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#1 Song: Try That In A Small Town - Jason Aldean
#1 Song: Sprinter - Central Cee and Dave
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