August 1: Facts & Historical Events On This Day - The Fact Site (2024)

Events 2019 Kenyan cancer survivors protested in Nairobi. 2018 The Swedish crown jewels were stolen from a cathedral in broad daylight. 2016 Authorities blamed climate change for an Anthrax outbreak in the Arctic Circle of Russia. 2012 Female rowing duo Heather Stanning & Helen Glover claimed Team GB’s first Olympic medal at the London Olympics. 2007 The Mississippi River Bridge collapsed during rush hour. 1999 The Petronas Towers opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 1996 The US won gold in the first-ever women’s soccer at the Olympics. 1996 George R. R. Martin published his novel, “Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire.” 1992 Nintendo released “Kirby’s Dream Land” for the Game Boy in North America. 1981 MTV launched, broadcasting its first music video at 12:01 am. 1976 Formula 1 driver Niki Lauda crashed in the German Grand Prix and was hospitalized with near-fatal burns. 1971 Astronauts on Apollo 15 discovered a rock that could date back to the birth of the moon. 1944 Anne Frank wrote her last diary entry. 1876 Colorado became the 38th state to join the United States of America. 1774 British scientist Joseph Priestley discovered oxygen by removing it from the air. 1498 While sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, Christopher Columbus discovered Venezuela, which he called “Isla Santa.” Famous Births 1979 Jason Momoa 1993 Leon Thomas III 1988 Max Carver 1989 Tiffany Young 1990 Jack O’Connell 1936 Yves Saint Laurent Quotes 1989 Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. 1835 One must first learn to know oneself before knowing anything else. 1816 I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past. Special Holidays National Raspberry Cream Pie Day National Planner Day Fun Fact Of The Day Birthday & Zodiac Leave a Comment FAQs References