1984⚡ Event
Discovery of Lindow Man
Commercial peat cutters discovered a preserved bog body, now known as Lindow Man, at Lindow Moss in Cheshire, England.
What Happened on August 1?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for August 1 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Image retrieved via Wikipedia: Scottie Barnes
Historical Events on August 1(5)
1991⚡ Event
George H. W. Bush warns Ukraine against independence
U.S. president George H. W. Bush delivered a speech in the Ukrainian parliament in Kiev warning against independence from the Soviet Union.
politics
2004⚡ Event
Supermarket fire in Asunción, Paraguay
Nearly 400 people died in a supermarket fire in Asunción, Paraguay, when exits were locked to prevent people from stealing merchandise.
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2007⚡ Event
I-35W Mississippi River Bridge Collapse
Bridge 9340, carrying Interstate 35W across the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, suffered a catastrophic failure and collapsed. The incident killed 13 people and injured 145 others.
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2009⚡ Event
Tel Aviv LGBT Center Shooting
A shooting occurred at a branch of the Israeli LGBT organization the Aguda in Tel Aviv, resulting in two deaths.
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Birthdays on August 1(5)
2003🎂 Birth
Joseph Sua'ali'i
Joseph Sua'ali'i is an Australian-Samoan rugby league player.
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Deaths on August 1(5)
2020🕊️ Death
Wilford Brimley
Wilford Brimley, an American actor and singer, died. He was born in 1934.
entertainment
2020🕊️ Death
Rickey Dixon
Rickey Dixon, an American professional football player, died. He was born in 1966.
sports
2021🕊️ Death
Abdalqadir as-Sufi
Abdalqadir as-Sufi was a Scottish Islamic scholar and writer.
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2021🕊️ Death
Jerry Ziesmer
Jerry Ziesmer, an American assistant director, production manager, and occasional actor, died. He was born in 1939.
entertainment
2024🕊️ Death
Joyce Brabner
Joyce Brabner was an American writer and artist.
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August 1 in History
August 1 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on August 1
Examples currently recorded for August 1 include Discovery of Lindow Man (1984), George H. W. Bush warns Ukraine against independence (1991), Supermarket fire in Asunción, Paraguay (2004). View all events →
Birthdays on August 1
People recorded as born on August 1 include Scottie Barnes, Park Si-eun, Ben Trbojevic. View all birthdays →
Deaths on August 1
Remembered figures who died on August 1 include Wilford Brimley, Rickey Dixon, Abdalqadir as-Sufi. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on August 1?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for August 1: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for August 1?
- One event currently recorded for August 1 is: Discovery of Lindow Man.
- Who was born on August 1?
- People recorded as born on August 1 include Scottie Barnes, Park Si-eun, Ben Trbojevic.
- How many historical events are recorded for August 1?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for August 1.
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