Succession
Upon Justins death Justinian becomes the sole sovereign
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On this date in world history
August 1 in History
This permanent archive page contains 329 World History Database records for August 1, spanning 10 to 2025. Recorded topics include Birth of Claudius; Birth of Pertinax; Succession.
Total: 329Events: 299Births: 4Deaths: 5Battles: 20Coronations: 1Countries: 38
Events on August 1
Direct Loyalty of Tenants
The Salisbury gathering emphasizes that major landholders owe allegiance to William regardless of intermediate feudal relationships.
Oath
On Lammas Day William I summons 170 of his tenants-in-chief and other landowning men of any account to Old Sarum, where they all swore allegiance in person to him and to be faithful against all other men, this establishes feudalism
Oath of Salisbury
William summons leading landholders to Old Sarum, where they swear loyalty directly to him.
Arrest of Arthur of Brittany
Captured by his uncle King John of England during the Battle of Mirabeau
Arrest of Arthur of Brittany
Captures Arthur & other rebel Barons. Arthur of Brittany is captured during the Battle of Mirabeau by William de Braose
Reballion of Rebels in Mirabeau
Captures Arthur & other rebel Barons
Siege of Mirabeau
John raises a siege & rescues his mother Queen Eleanor
Siege of Gloucester
"Let us commend our souls to God, because our bodies are theirs"
Siege of Kenilworth
King Edward's supporters succesfully disband Simon de Montforts forces at Kenilworth
Escape from Tower of London
Mortimer escaped from the Tower of London and reached the Thames with assistance from supporters.
Invasion of France
Moving off on 1 August, the army marched south to the River Seine, possibly intending to attack Paris. The English army crossed the Seine at Poissy; however it was now between the Seine and the Somme rivers. Philip moved off with his army, attempting to entrap and destroy the English force
Plot
Henrys cousin leads a plot to assasinate the King and replace him Earl March. Earl March betrays the plotters to the King
Invasion of England
Sets sail from Harfleur with Henry Tudor
Invasion of England
Sets sail from Harfleur, his fleet carries 2,000 French mercenaries
Invasion of England
Sets sail from Harfleur with Henry Tudor
Invasion of England
Sets sail from Harfleur with Henry Tudor
Assassination of Henry III
Assassinated by a Dominican monk, Henry is the last of the Valois line
Assassination of Henry IV
Assassinated by a Dominican monk, Henry is the last of the Valois line
Siege of Paris
After Henrys assassination Paris suffers a 4 year siege
Army Council
Ireton's Heads of the Proposals are advanced as the Army leadership's constitutional settlement, aiming to restore Charles I under limited monarchy while protecting Parliament and the Army
Heads of the Proposals
Cromwell supports the Heads of the Proposals as a moderate Army settlement that would preserve limited monarchy while securing parliamentary and religious safeguards
Heads of the Proposals
Fairfax's Army leadership approves the completed Heads of the Proposals as the New Model Army's official basis for a national settlement
Failure at Londonderry
His army abandons the failed siege of Londonderry
Siege of Londonderry
A 15 week siege of Londonderry by James IIs Irish-French army ends in failure
Bank of England Opens for Business
John Houblon oversees the Bank of England as it opens for business in temporary accommodation at Mercers' Hall in Cheapside.
Gibraltar Landing
Begins the operation that captures Gibraltar.
Exile at Bender
Takes refuge in Ottoman territory after the Poltava disaster.
Hanoverian Succession
Accession confirms the succession recognised by France at Utrecht.
Succession
The Elector of Hanover is proclaimed George I 18 hrs after Annes death
Succession
Declared King on the death of Queen Anne
Succession
Succeeds to the throne of Great Britain, does not speak English. Anne dies without an heir
Treaty of Utrecht
Accession confirms the succession recognised by France at Utrecht.
Treaty of Utrecht
Inherits the foreign policy consequences of the Utrecht peace.
Utrecht Settlement Inherited
Inherits the foreign policy consequences of the Utrecht peace.
Siege of Hanover
Hanover is saved from the French by the Allies at the Battle of Minden
Viceroyalty of Rio de la Plata
Creates the Viceroyalty of the Rio de la Plata which includes Paraguay.
Barnave Calls Declaration a National Catechism
Barnave supports adoption of a declaration that can teach citizens the principles of political liberty.
Castellane Supports Declaration before Constitution
Castellane argues that fundamental rights and liberties should be defined and placed at the head of the constitution.
Malouet Warns against Premature Rights Declaration
Malouet argues that public order should be restored before the Assembly adopts an abstract declaration of rights.
Mounier Expresses Caution over Immediate Declaration
Mounier remains cautious about issuing a declaration before the constitutional framework has been fully designed.
Mayor of Grenoble
Barnave was elected mayor of Grenoble while remaining an influential deputy in the National Assembly.
Alexandria
Finds the French fleet at anchor in Aboukir Bay.
Vanguard
Commands from HMS Vanguard during the Battle of the Nile.
Unification
Threats of Irish rebellion & French invasion convince Pitt that union is essential
Invasion of Portugal
Lands in Mondego Bay, Portugal
Siege of Mondego Bay
Lands in Mondego Bay, Portugal
Succession
Proclaimed King of Naples
Reform of Church Governance
Ecclesiastical Titles Bill, prohibits Catholic clergy from assuming territorial titles
Peace Treaty
The preliminaries of a peace treaty are signed, the King of Denmark renounces all his rights in the duchies in favour of the Emperor of Austria and the King of Prussia
Peace Treaty
The preliminaries of a peace treaty are signed, the King of Denmark renounces all his rights in the duchies in favour of the Emperor of Austria and the King of Prussia
Rule of Holstein
The preliminaries of a peace treaty are signed, the King of Denmark renounces all his rights in the duchies in favour of the Emperor of Austria and the King of Prussia
Rule of Holstein
The preliminaries of a peace treaty are signed, the King of Denmark renounces all his rights in the duchies in favour of the Emperor of Austria and the King of Prussia
Rule of Schleswig
The preliminaries of a peace treaty are signed, the King of Denmark renounces all his rights in the duchies in favour of the Emperor of Austria and the King of Prussia
Rule of Schleswig
The preliminaries of a peace treaty are signed, the King of Denmark renounces all his rights in the duchies in favour of the Emperor of Austria and the King of Prussia
Ministerial Promotion
Is promoted to Ministerialrat, strengthening his senior position within the Bavarian Interior Ministry.
Old Age Pensions
The Old Age Pensions Act creates non-contributory pensions for eligible elderly people.
Cape Crozier Party Reaches Base
The three travellers arrive exhausted after severe cold and storms.
Cape Crozier Winter Journey Returns
Wilson, Bowers and Cherry-Garrard reach Cape Evans after five weeks of winter travel and severe exposure.
Winter Journey Return
Wilson returns exhausted to Cape Evans after five weeks of severe winter travel from Cape Crozier.
Winter Journey Returns
Returns to Cape Evans after the winter journey to Cape Crozier.
President of Ecuador
Appointed acting President of Ecuador
Final Oil-Drop Charge Publication
Publishes the definitive oil-drop measurement of the elementary electric charge.
Declaration of War
Germany declares war on Russia
Declaration of War
Germany declares war on Russia
Declaration of War
Handed a written declaration of war from the German Ambassador Count Portales
Declaration of War
Declares war on his cousin Tsar Nicholas II of Russia
Galician Campaign
Commands the 48th Infantry Division after war begins.
July Crisis
Germany declares war on Russia. Demands that France abandon the Francon alliance
Letter
"long-proved fiendship must succeed with Gods help in avoiding bloodshed"
Long-proved fiendship must succeed with Gods help in avoiding bloodshed
"long-proved fiendship must succeed with Gods help in avoiding bloodshed"
South Pole
The Endurance sails from the Thames for the expedition to reach the South Pole
War Opposition
Condemns the First World War as an imperialist conflict.
War Opposition
Opposes defensist socialism after war begins.
World War, 1st
Sees Russia enter war after warning against reckless conflict.
Criticism of the Somme Offensive
Criticises the conduct of the Somme offensive while out of ministerial office.
Alliance Russia and Germany
Requests, via Chicherin, Germany to help against the counter-revolutionaries
Bolshevik Party
Writes a memo urging the overthrow of the Bolshevik Government, the Kaiser agrees
Coup
Writes a memo urging the overthrow of the Bolshevik Government, the Kaiser agrees
Invasion of Palestine
Issues secret orders for the Palestine Offensive
Coup
Overthrown from power
Home Rule
Gandhi paid his respects at his cremation in Bombay, along with 200,000 people, Gandhi calls Tilak "The Maker of Modern India". Death of Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Independence of India
Gandhi paid his respects at his cremation in Bombay, along with 200,000 people, Gandhi calls Tilak "The Maker of Modern India"
Constitution of Germany
Sweeps away committees & establishes the "leadership principle"
Reform of Political Parties
Sweeps away committees & establishes the "leadership principle"
Alliance Chinese Communist Party and Kuomintang
The CCP decides to collaborate with the Kuomingtang, the Nationalist Party of China
Capture of Nanchang
Nanchang is captured by Chou En-Lai. Forms a committee of the Revolutionary Guomindang Party after capturing Nanchang
Declaration of War
Considerred by the Communists to be the 1st day of the civil war
Nanchang Uprising
Takes a leading role in organising the Nanchang Uprising against Nationalist authority.
Reballion of Rebels in Nanchang
Forms a committee of the Revolutionary Guomindang Party after capturing Nanchang
Reballion of Rebels in Nanchang
Forms a committee of the Revolutionary Guomindang Party after capturing Nanchang
Reballion of Yun Chen
Takes part in the Nanchang rebellion in support of Chou En-lai
Reballion of Yun Chen
Takes part in the Nanchang rebellion in support of Chou En-lai
Red Army
Birth of the Red Army
Revolutionary Guomindang Party
Forms a committee of the Revolutionary Guomindang Party after capturing Nanchang
Revolutionary Guomindang Party
Forms a committee of the Revolutionary Guomindang Party after capturing Nanchang
Austrian Nazi Party Suppressed
Moves to Bavaria as Austrian Nazi activity is restricted.
Leaves Austria for Germany
Leaves Austria after the Nazi Party is suppressed.
Constitution of Germany
A law is passed combining the offices of "Fuhrer and Reich Chancellor" with President
Promotion to Colonel
Jodl is promoted to Colonel while serving in the Reich War Ministry.
Civil War
Mussolini sends airplanes in support of the rebels
Committee of Non-Intervention
France & Britain found the Committee of Non-Intervention
Invasion Defence
Orders continued preparations against a possible German landing.
Invasion of Great Britain
Believes air superiority was "not enough". Donitz later stated, "we possessed neither control of the air or the sea; nor were we in any position to gain it"
Invasion of Great Britain
Raeder believes that air superiority might make a successful landing possible although it would be a risky operation and required "absolute mastery over the Channel by our air forces"
Neutrality
Confirms Russias neutrality
Oberkommando der Luftwaffe (OKL)
Hitler gives the Luftwaffes Commander in Chief, Reichsmarschall (Empire Marshal) Hermann Goring and the Oberkommando der Luftwaffe (High Command of the Air Force) a (Directive No. 17) to launch the air assault
Operation Adler
Hitler gives the Luftwaffes Commander in Chief, Reichsmarschall (Empire Marshal) Hermann Goring and the Oberkommando der Luftwaffe (High Command of the Air Force) a (Directive No. 17) to launch the air assault
Operation Sea Lion
Believes air superiority was "not enough". Donitz later stated, "we possessed neither control of the air or the sea; nor were we in any position to gain it"
Operation Sea Lion
Issues a directive for launching Operation Sea Lion
Operation Sea Lion
Signs jointly with Hitler the directive for authorizing Operation Sea Lion
Operation Sea Lion
Raeder believes that air superiority might make a successful landing possible although it would be a risky operation and required "absolute mastery over the Channel by our air forces"
Wehrmacht
The OKW (Oberkommando der Wehrmacht or "High Command of the Armed Forces") issues its plan
Brigadier General
Appointed Brigadier General
Chairman of National Government
Becomes chairman of the National Government during the wartime period.
Capture of Avranches
Patton captures Avranches
Commander of 3rd Army
Appointed Commander of the 3rd Army
Commander of 3rd Army
Appointed Commander of the 3rd Army
Commander of First Army
Appointed Commander of the First Army
Commander of First US Army
Appointed Commander of the US First Army
First Army
Lieutenant General Courtney Hodges assumed command of the First Army and Bradley was promoted to overall command of both armies, named Twelfth Army Group
First Army
Lieutenant General Courtney Hodges assumed command of the First Army and Bradley was promoted to overall command of both armies, named Twelfth Army Group
First Army Group
Lieutenant General Courtney Hodges assumed command of the First Army and Bradley was promoted to overall command of both armies, named Twelfth Army Group
Major General
Appointed Major General
Reballion of Rebels in Warsaw
Responds to Russian requests & orders the Home Army to capture Warsaw
Reballion of Rebels in Warsaw
Responds to Russian requests & orders the Home Army to capture Warsaw
Reballion of Warsaw
Warsaw rebels against the Germans, Stalin encourages it but does not provide support
Reballion of Warsaw
Warsaw rebels against the Germans, Stalin encourages it but does not provide support
Twelfth Army
Lieutenant General Courtney Hodges assumed command of the First Army and Bradley was promoted to overall command of both armies, named Twelfth Army Group
Twelfth Army
Lieutenant General Courtney Hodges assumed command of the First Army and Bradley was promoted to overall command of both armies, named Twelfth Army Group
Twelfth Army Group
Lieutenant General Courtney Hodges assumed command of the First Army and Bradley was promoted to overall command of both armies, named Twelfth Army Group
Atomic Energy Act
Legislation places uranium and atomic energy under civilian control.
Atomic Energy Act Signed
Truman signs the Atomic Energy Act establishing civilian control through the new Atomic Energy Commission.
Atomic Energy Commission
The new commission controls uranium production and nuclear materials.
Atomic Energy Commission
Signs the McMahon/Atomic Energy Act transferring the control of atomic energy from military to civilian hands, effective from January 1, 1947
Balkan Federative Republic
The Bled Agreement is signed by Georgi Dimitrov, Bulgarian leader, and Josip Broz Tito, Yugoslav leader, which paves the way for future unification between the states in a new Balkan Federative Republic
Balkan Federative Republic
The Bled Agreement is signed by Georgi Dimitrov, Bulgarian leader, and Josip Broz Tito, Yugoslav leader, which paves the way for future unification between the states in a new Balkan Federative Republic
Bled Agreement
The Bled Agreement is signed by Georgi Dimitrov, Bulgarian leader, and Josip Broz Tito, Yugoslav leader, which paves the way for future unification between the states in a new Balkan Federative Republic
Bled Agreement
The Bled Agreement supports the unification of Vardar Macedonia and Pirin Macedonia and the return of Western Outlands to Bulgaria
Bled Agreement
The Bled agreement was accepted with the Treaty on Friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance between Yugoslavia and the People's Republic of Bulgaria, signed and published in Evksinograd
Bled Agreement
The first time that Bulgaria recognizes Ethnic Macedonians and the Macedonian language
Bled Agreement
The Yugoslav Government negotiates in the conference of Bled that Bulgaria will waive $25 million in war damages owed by Yugoslavia
Bled Agreement
The Bled Agreement is signed by Georgi Dimitrov, Bulgarian leader, and Josip Broz Tito, Yugoslav leader, which paves the way for future unification between the states in a new Balkan Federative Republic
Bled Agreement
The Yugoslav Government negotiates in the conference of Bled that Bulgaria will waive $25 million in war damages owed by Yugoslavia
Treaty of Friendship
The Bled agreement was accepted with the Treaty on Friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance between Yugoslavia and the People's Republic of Bulgaria, signed and published in Evksinograd
Treaty of Friendship
The treaty contains: several of the Agreement on economic cooperation, on customs facilitation, agreement for preparation of a customs union, the facilitation of border crossings, border crossing on the border of population and of the citizenship between Yugoslavia and Bulgaria
Constitution of Germany
Becomes West Germany's 1st President
Election
Wins elections to the 1st Bundestag, lower House of the Federal Assembly. CDU 139 seats, SPD 131 seats
President of Germany
Appointed President of Germany
Abdication
Leopolds return threatens civil war. Leopold abdicates in favour of his son Prince Baudouin
Referendum
57% vote for Leopolds restoration in a referendum
First Presidential Term
Begins the First Presidential Term as President of Iceland.
United States Information Agency Established
The United States Information Agency begins operations as the administration consolidates overseas information programs.
Sino-American Ambassadorial Talks
Directs Chinese policy as ambassadorial-level talks with the United States begin in Geneva.
End of First Presidential Term
Completes the First Presidential Term as President of Iceland.
Force Opposed in Initial Western Talks
Dulles urges Britain and France to pursue negotiation rather than immediate military action.
Meeting with British and American representatives
Meets British and American representatives after the canal nationalization to discuss an international response.
Second Presidential Term
Begins the Second Presidential Term as President of Iceland.
Beatles, The
The Beatles make their debut in Hamburg, West Germany, with Stu Sutcliffe on bass and Pete Best on drums
Beatles, The
The Beatles make their debut in Hamburg, West Germany, with Stu Sutcliffe on bass and Pete Best on drums
Beatles, The
The Beatles make their debut in Hamburg, West Germany, with Stu Sutcliffe on bass and Pete Best on drums
Beatles, The
The Beatles make their debut in Hamburg, West Germany, with Stu Sutcliffe on bass and Pete Best on drums
End of Second Presidential Term
Completes the Second Presidential Term as President of Iceland.
Third Presidential Term
Begins the Third Presidential Term as President of Iceland.
Democratic Republic Name
The state adopts the name Democratic Republic of the Congo under the new constitution.
End of Third Presidential Term
Completes the Third Presidential Term as President of Iceland.
Fourth Presidential Term
Begins the Fourth Presidential Term as President of Iceland.
Luluabourg Constitution
Kasa-Vubu promulgates a federal constitution expanding provincial powers and executive institutions.
Purchase of Pal Recording Studio
Buys Pal Recording Studio from Paul Buff and renames the facility Studio Z.
President of Nigeria
Appointed military Head of State of Nigeria after the July 1966 counter-coup
End of Acting Mayoral Term
Leaves office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.
Mayor of Amsterdam
Takes office as Mayor of Amsterdam.
State Requests Trial Date
Louisiana prosecutors moved on August 1, 1967, to have a trial date selected in the case against Shaw.
End of Fourth Presidential Term
Completes the Fourth Presidential Term as President of Iceland.
First Presidential Term
Begins the First Presidential Term as President of Iceland.
Concert for Bangladesh
Performs at the Concert for Bangladesh at Madison Square Garden.
Concert for Bangladesh
Invites Dylan to perform at the Concert for Bangladesh.
Genesis Rock Discovery
Helps identify and collect the ancient anorthosite sample later nicknamed the Genesis Rock.
Genesis Rock Discovery
Works with Scott at Spur Crater when the crew collects the anorthosite sample known as the Genesis Rock.
Genesis Rock Discovery
Collects the ancient anorthosite sample later nicknamed the Genesis Rock during exploration near Spur Crater.
Campaign Check Traced
Bernstein and Woodward report that a $25,000 campaign cashier's check was deposited in Bernard Barker's account, directly linking Watergate money to Nixon's reelection organization.
Campaign Check Traced
A twenty-five-thousand-dollar cashier's check intended for Nixon's campaign is traced into the bank account of a Watergate burglar.
Campaign Check Traced
Woodward and Carl Bernstein report that a $25,000 cashier's check intended for Nixon's reelection campaign was deposited in burglar Bernard Barker's bank account.
Campaign Contributions
Records show private contributions totaling about eighty-nine thousand dollars moving through Nixon reelection committee accounts later scrutinized during the Watergate investigation.
Campaign Finance Records
Campaign finance records bearing Sloan's authorization help investigators trace contributions and checks that later became associated with Watergate financing.
Campaign Funds
Campaign-related checks are traced through a Miami company account controlled by Barker, strengthening investigators' interest in the financing of the Watergate operation.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
A $25,000 cashier's check earmarked for the Nixon reelection campaign was found in the bank account of one of the Watergate burglars.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
A $25,000 cashier's check earmarked for the Nixon reelection campaign was found in the bank account of one of the Watergate burglars.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
A $25,000 cashiers check earmarked for the Nixon re-election campaign was found in the bank account of one of the Watergate burglars.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
Further investigation revealed that, in the months leading up to their arrests, more thousands had passed through their bank and credit card accounts, supporting the burglars' travel, living expenses, and purchase,.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
Further investigation revealed that, in the months leading up to their arrests, more thousands had passed through their bank and credit card accounts, supporting the burglars' travel, living expenses, and purchase,.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
Further investigation revealed that, in the months leading up to their arrests, more thousands had passed through their bank and credit card accounts, supporting the burglars' travel, living expenses, and purchase.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
However, through a complicated fiduciary set-up, the money actually went into an account owned by a Miami company run by Watergate burglar Bernard Barker.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
However, through a complicated fiduciary set-up, the money actually went into an account owned by a Miami company run by Watergate burglar Bernard Barker.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
On the backs of these checks was the official endorsement by the person who had the authority to do so, Committee Bookkeeper and Treasurer, Hugh Sloan
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
On the backs of these checks was the official endorsement by the person who had the authority to do so, Committee Bookkeeper and Treasurer, Hugh Sloan.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
On the backs of these checks was the official endorsement by the person who had the authority to do so, Committee Bookkeeper and Treasurer, Hugh Sloan.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
Several donations (totaling $89,000) were made by individuals who thought they were making private donations to the President's re-election committee.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
Several donations (totaling $89,000) were made by individuals who thought they were making private donations to the President's re-election committee.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
Several donations (totaling $89,000) were made by individuals who thought they were making private donations to the President's reelection committee.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
The donations were made in the form of cashier's, certified, and personal checks, and all were made payable only to the Committee to Re-Elect the President.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
The donations were made in the form of cashier's, certified, and personal checks, and all were made payable only to the Committee to Re-Elect the President.
End of First Presidential Term
Completes the First Presidential Term as President of Iceland.
Second Presidential Term
Begins the Second Presidential Term as President of Iceland.
Washington Burglars
A $25,000 cashier's check, apparently earmarked for the Nixon campaign, wound up in the bank account of a Watergate burglar, The Washington Post reports.
Watergate
A $25,000 cashier's check earmarked for the Nixon reelection campaign was found in the bank account of one of the Watergate burglars.
Watergate
A $25,000 cashier's check earmarked for the Nixon reelection campaign was found in the bank account of one of the Watergate burglars.
Watergate
A $25,000 cashiers check earmarked for the Nixon re-election campaign was found in the bank account of one of the Watergate burglars.
Watergate
Further investigation revealed that, in the months leading up to their arrests, more thousands had passed through their bank and credit card accounts, supporting the burglars' travel, living expenses, and purchase,.
Watergate
Further investigation revealed that, in the months leading up to their arrests, more thousands had passed through their bank and credit card accounts, supporting the burglars' travel, living expenses, and purchase,.
Watergate
Further investigation revealed that, in the months leading up to their arrests, more thousands had passed through their bank and credit card accounts, supporting the burglars' travel, living expenses, and purchase.
Watergate
However, through a complicated fiduciary set-up, the money actually went into an account owned by a Miami company run by Watergate burglar Bernard Barker.
Watergate
However, through a complicated fiduciary set-up, the money actually went into an account owned by a Miami company run by Watergate burglar Bernard Barker.
Watergate
On the backs of these checks was the official endorsement by the person who had the authority to do so, Committee Bookkeeper and Treasurer, Hugh Sloan
Watergate
On the backs of these checks was the official endorsement by the person who had the authority to do so, Committee Bookkeeper and Treasurer, Hugh Sloan.
Watergate
On the backs of these checks was the official endorsement by the person who had the authority to do so, Committee Bookkeeper and Treasurer, Hugh Sloan.
Watergate
Several donations (totaling $89,000) were made by individuals who thought they were making private donations to the President's re-election committee.
Watergate
Several donations (totaling $89,000) were made by individuals who thought they were making private donations to the President's re-election committee.
Watergate
Several donations (totaling $89,000) were made by individuals who thought they were making private donations to the President's reelection committee.
Watergate
The donations were made in the form of cashier's, certified, and personal checks, and all were made payable only to the Committee to Re-Elect the President.
Watergate
The donations were made in the form of cashier's, certified, and personal checks, and all were made payable only to the Committee to Re-Elect the President.
Watergate
A $25,000 cashiers check earmarked for the Nixon re-election campaign was found in the bank account of one of the Watergate burglars.
Watergate
A $25,000 cashiers check earmarked for the Nixon re-election campaign was found in the bank account of one of the Watergate burglars.
Watergate
Further investigation revealed that, in the months leading up to their arrests, more thousands had passed through their bank and credit card accounts, supporting the burglars' travel, living expenses, and purchase,.
Watergate
Further investigation revealed that, in the months leading up to their arrests, more thousands had passed through their bank and credit card accounts, supporting the burglars' travel, living expenses, and purchase,.
Watergate
However, through a complicated fiduciary set-up, the money actually went into an account owned by a Miami company run by Watergate burglar Bernard Barker.
Watergate
However, through a complicated fiduciary set-up, the money actually went into an account owned by a Miami company run by Watergate burglar Bernard Barker.
Watergate
On the backs of these checks was the official endorsement by the person who had the authority to do so, Committee Bookkeeper and Treasurer, Hugh Sloan
Watergate
Several donations (totaling $89,000) were made by individuals who thought they were making private donations to the President's re-election committee.
Watergate
Several donations (totaling $89,000) were made by individuals who thought they were making private donations to the President's re-election committee.
Watergate
The donations were made in the form of cashier's, certified, and personal checks, and all were made payable only to the Committee to Re-Elect the President.
Watergate
The donations were made in the form of cashier's, certified, and personal checks, and all were made payable only to the Committee to Re-Elect the President.
Watergate
A $25,000 cashier's check earmarked for the Nixon reelection campaign was found in the bank account of one of the Watergate burglars.
Watergate
Further investigation revealed that, in the months leading up to their arrests, more thousands had passed through their bank and credit card accounts, supporting the burglars' travel, living expenses, and purchase.
Watergate
However, through a complicated fiduciary set-up, the money actually went into an account owned by a Miami company run by Watergate burglar Bernard Barker.
Watergate
On the backs of these checks was the official endorsement by the person who had the authority to do so, Committee Bookkeeper and Treasurer, Hugh Sloan.
Watergate
On the backs of these checks was the official endorsement by the person who had the authority to do so, Committee Bookkeeper and Treasurer, Hugh Sloan.
Watergate
Several donations (totaling $89,000) were made by individuals who thought they were making private donations to the President's reelection committee.
Watergate
The donations were made in the form of cashier's, certified, and personal checks, and all were made payable only to the Committee to Re-Elect the President.
Watergate Campaign Link
The Washington Post links Watergate & the Committee for Re-election of the President
Watergate Campaign Link
The Washington Post links Watergate & the Committee for Re-election of the President.
Watergate Campaign Link
The Washington Post links Watergate & the Committee for Re-election of the President.
Head of State
Appointed Head of State for the GDR
Walls and Bridges
Lennon releases "Walls and Bridges", a duet with Elton John on the #1 hit "Whatever Gets You Thru the Night", the album is released under the name "the Plastic Ono Band". John Lennon records his Walls and Bridges album, he claims to have written ten of the songs in a single week
Whatever Gets You Thru the Night
Lennon releases "Walls and Bridges", a duet with Elton John on the #1 hit "Whatever Gets You Thru the Night", the album is released under the name "the Plastic Ono Band". John Lennon records his Walls and Bridges album, he claims to have written ten of the songs in a single week
Conference of Security & Co-operation
The Treaty of Helsinki establishes the Conference on Security & Co-operation in Europe
CSCE
Declaration of Helsinki establishes the Conf on Security & Co-operation in Europe
Declaration of Helsinki
The Declaration covers human rights
Declaration of Helsinki
Participating States will respect human rights and fundamental freedoms
Declaration of Helsinki
The Declaration establishes the Conference on Security & Co-operation in Europe. Participating States will respect human rights and fundamental freedoms. Declaration of Helsinki establishes the Conf on Security & Co-operation in Europe
Helsinki Final Act
Signs the Helsinki Final Act with leaders of thirty-four other participating states.
Inflation
The Bill for controlling inflation & pay increases receives the Royal Assent
Politics
The Declaration covers human rights
Politics
Participating States will respect human rights and fundamental freedoms
Politics
The Declaration covers human rights. Participating States will respect human rights and fundamental freedoms
Politics
The Declaration covers human rights
Reform of Government
The Bill for controlling inflation & pay increases receives the Royal Assent
Treaty of Helsinki
The Declaration establishes the Conference on Security & Co-operation in Europe. The Declaration covers human rights
Treaty of Helsinki
Accepts principles on sovereign equality, territorial integrity and the peaceful settlement of disputes.
Treaty of Helsinki
Endorses provisions on economic, scientific, technological and environmental cooperation.
Treaty of Helsinki
Joins Western and Eastern leaders in using the CSCE process to support détente in Europe.
Treaty of Helsinki
Signs the Helsinki Final Act for the United Kingdom at the close of the CSCE summit.
Treaty of Helsinki
Supports human rights and fundamental freedoms as part of the Helsinki settlement.
Treaty of Helsinki
The Declaration establishes the Conference on Security & Co-operation in Europe. The Declaration covers human rights
End of Second Presidential Term
Completes the Second Presidential Term as President of Iceland.
Third Presidential Term
Begins the Third Presidential Term as President of Iceland.
Commonwealth
1st Commonwealth Conference to be held in Africa, Rhodesia is the main subject. 1-8 August, attends the Commonwealth Prime Minister's Conference at Lusaka
Conference of Commonwealth
1st Commonwealth Conference to be held in Africa, Rhodesia is the main subject. 1-8 August, attends the Commonwealth Prime Minister's Conference at Lusaka
Ashes to Ashes
Releases Ashes to Ashes, revisiting Major Tom and becoming a major UK number one single.
Commonwealth
Hosts the 1st Commonwealth Conference to be held in Africa
Conference of Commonwealth
Hosts the 1st Commonwealth Conference to be held in Africa
Employment Act
Sees the Employment Act receive Royal Assent.
Employment Act
Begins the first stage of Conservative trade union law reform.
End of Third Presidential Term
Completes the Third Presidential Term as President of Iceland.
First Presidential Term
Begins the First Presidential Term as President of Iceland.
End of First Presidential Term
Completes the First Presidential Term as President of Iceland.
Hong Kong Progress Statement
Reports publicly in Hong Kong on progress in the negotiations with China over the territory's future after 1997.
Peace Talks Begin
Initial informal talks between Cambodian factions begin
Peace Talks Role
Hun Sen remains Prime Minister as negotiations with resistance factions develop
Taylor Report
The Taylor Report, names the cause as failure of police control, and results in the conversion of many football stadiums in the United Kingdom to all-seater and the removal of barriers at the front of stands. Lord Justice Taylors interim report commissioned by the Government largely blames South Yorkshire police for the failure of control. An interim report is published in August 1989
Iraq-Kuwait Talks Collapse
Negotiations fail to resolve territorial, oil and debt disputes.
Jeddah Negotiations
Participates in last-minute talks with Kuwait before the invasion.
Soyuz TM-10 Launch
Launches with Gennadi Strekalov to begin the seventh long-duration expedition aboard the Mir space station.
Knebworth
Begins three Knebworth concerts that draw a record-breaking audience across the weekend.
Succession
Succeeds to the throne upon the death of his half-brother, King Fahd
Constitution of Cuba
Castro delegates his duties as President of the Council of state, President of the Council of Minister's, First Secretary of the Cuban Communist Party and the post of commander in chief of the armed forces to his brother and First Vice President, Rapounds l
Currency Redenomination
Gono introduces a redenominated currency that removes three zeros.
Currency Redenomination
Zimbabwe removes three zeros from its currency during continuing inflation.
Health of Raul Modesto Castro
Castro hands over power to his brother Raul after undergoing intestinal surgery
Iraqi Consensus Front
The Iraqi Consensus Front, the largest Sunni faction in Prime Minister Nuri al-Malikis cabinet, resigns, citing the Shiite-led Governments failure to stem violence by militias, follow through with reforms, and involve Sunnis in decisions on securit
Prime Minister of Pakistan
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi succeeds Nawaz Sharif as Prime Minister.
2020 FA Cup Final Brace
Scores both Arsenal goals as the club come from behind to defeat Chelsea 2-1 in the FA Cup final.
FA Cup Victory
Guides Arsenal to FA Cup victory over Chelsea.
Porto Domestic Double
Completes a domestic league and cup double.
Portuguese Cup Victory
Guides FC Porto to victory in the Portuguese Cup final.
Prime Minister Takes Office
Min Aung Hlaing becomes Prime Minister of the caretaker government
Head of Government of Tunisia
Ahmed Hachani became head of government of Tunisia.
Russia Prisoner Swap
Announces a major prisoner exchange with Russia.
War Diplomacy
Defends Russia's war aims in international diplomacy.
Births on August 1
Birth of Claudius
Claudius is born at Lugdunum in Gaul on August 1, 10 BCE.
Birth of Pertinax
Birth of Pertinax, later emperor during the Year of Five Emperors.
Birth of Andrew Melville
Andrew Melville is born at Baldovie and later becomes a major Scottish Presbyterian scholar and reformer.
Birth of Thomas Clifford
Birth of Thomas Clifford, 1st Baron Clifford of Chudleigh, born in Ugbrooke, the son of Hugh Clifford of Chudleigh, Devon
Deaths on August 1
Death of Henry III
Death of Henry III, assassinated
Death of Anne
Death of Anne
Death Penalty Debate
Calls for harsh measures to restore discipline at the front.
Death of Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Gandhi paid his respects at his cremation in Bombay, along with 200,000 people, Gandhi calls Tilak "The Maker of Modern India". Death of Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Death of Corazon Aquino
Death of Corazon Aquino
Battles on August 1
Battle of Mirabeau
Captured by his uncle King John of England during the Battle of Mirabeau. After the Battle of Mirabeau rumour circulates that, drunk & possessed, John had slain Arthur & thrown his body into the Seine
Battle of Mirabeau
Arthur of Brittany is captured during the Battle of Mirabeau by William de Braose
Battle of Mirabeau
John captures over 200 knights & all the leaders of the rebellion, including Arthur and Hugh le Brun
Battle of Mirabeau
John speeds south to surprise the rebels unprepared outside Mirabeau, not a single rebel escaped. John captures over 200 knights & all the leaders of the rebellion, including Arthur and Hugh le Brun. Arthur of Brittany is captured during the Battle of Mirabeau by William de Braose
Battle of Mirabeau
Leads the English forces to victory against the French
Battle of Kenilworth
Defeats Simon de Montforts troops on their way to support his father near Worcester
Battle of Saint Gotthard
Commands French troops supporting the Imperial army against the Ottomans.
Battle of Minden
Hanover is saved from the French by the Allies at the Battle of Minden. Contades advances but does not get the expected support from de Broglie & retreats. Commands the French army during a defeat at Minden
Battle of Minden
Hanover is saved from the French by the Allies at the Battle of Minden. Defeats the French during the Allies attempt to reopen communications with Hanover. Commands the British, Hanoverian, Hessian & Prussian army
Battle of Foscani
Helps defeat the Turks in Moldova & Wallachia
Battle of Foscani
Suvarov advances & forces the Turks to withdraw to the Danube
Battle of Foscani
Suvarov advances & forces the Turks to withdraw to the Danube. Helps defeat the Turks in Moldova & Wallachia
Battle of the Nile
Commands the French fleet defeated at the Battle of the Nile.
Battle of the Nile
Nelson destroyed much of the French fleet at Aboukir Bay, leaving Napoleon's expedition isolated from France by sea.
Battle of the Nile
Wins a decisive victory over the French fleet at the Nile.
Battle of Rio San Gabriel
United States forces defeat Californio forces near the San Gabriel River
Battle of Britain
Believes air superiority was "not enough". Donitz later stated, "we possessed neither control of the air or the sea; nor were we in any position to gain it"
Battle of Britain
The OKW (Oberkommando der Wehrmacht or "High Command of the Armed Forces") issues its plan
Battle of Britain
Raeder believes that air superiority might make a successful landing possible although it would be a risky operation and required "absolute mastery over the Channel by our air forces"
Battle of Las Mercedes Cease-Fire
General Eulogio Cantillo accepts a temporary cease-fire requested by Fidel Castro during the Battle of Las Mercedes; the rebels use the pause to withdraw.
Coronations on August 1
Coronation
Great grandson of James I & son of the 1st Elector of Hanover