1 AUGUST WORLD EVENTS

August, the eighth month of the Gregorian calendar. It was named after the first Roman emperor, Augustus Caesar, in 8 BCE. Its original name was Sextilus, Latin for “sixth month,” indicating its position in the early Roman calendar. August 1st lands on Tuesday in the year 2023. August 2023 starts on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, and ends on Thursday, August 31, 2023.

There are many important Nationals and International  Days in the month of August which are presented below table:

AUGUST	DAY OBSERVED AS
1st	World Wide Web Day
1st-7th	World Breastfeeding Week
4th	International Beer Day (First Friday of August)
6th	Hiroshima Day
6th	Friendship Day in India (First Sunday of August)
7th	National Handloom Day
9th	Quit India Movement Anniversary or August Kranti Din
9th	Nagasaki Day
9th	International Day of World’s Indigenous People
12th	International Youth Day
12th	World Elephant Day
13th	International Left-Handers Day
14th	Partition Horrors Remembrance Day in India
15th	Independence Day in India
16th	Parsi New Year
19th	World Photography Day
19th	Teej
19th	World Humanitarian Day
20th	Akshay Urja Day
20th	World Mosquito Day
20th	Sadbhavana Diwas
23rd	International Day for the Remembrance of Slave Trade & Abolition
26th	Women’s Equality Day
26th	International Dog Day
29th	National Sports Day or Rashtriya Khel Divas (India)
29th	Onam
29th	Telugu Language Day
30th	National Small Industry Day
30th	Raksha Bandhan
31th	Hari Merdeka (Independence Day Of Malaysia)

The historic iconic personalities who were born in the month of August:

YEAR	PERSONALITY	ACHIEVEMENTS
1961	Barack Obama	First African American President of USA
1958	Madonna	Queen of Pop Singer in America
1950	Steve Wozniak	Cofounder of Apple Computers
1883	Coco Chanel	Fashion Designer and Launch Channel 5 perfume
1865	Albert Einstein	Physicists developed the theory of relativity
1905	Walt Disney	Animator, film producer, and entrepreneur
1929	Audrey Hepburn	Actress, "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "My Fair Lady"
1943	Aretha Franklin	Singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist
1949	Steven Spielberg	Film director, producer, and screenwriter
1943	Robert De Niro	Most influential actor of his generation
1946	Bill Clinton	President of United States Of America
1928	Andy Warhol	American visual artist, film director, producer,
1930	Neil Armstrong	First person to walk on Moon
1899	Alfred Hitchcock	English Film Director and Producer, Master of Suspense

The death anniversaries of some world-famous personalities occurred in the month of August:

Year	Personality	At Age	Limelight
1959	Judy Garland	47	The Wizard of Oz, Meet Me in St. Louis
1977	Petula Clark	72	Downtown, I Know a Place
1990	John Belushi	33	Animal House, The Blues Brothers
2000	Phil Hartman	49	The Simpsons, Saturday Night Live
2012	Neil Armstrong	82	First Person to walk on Moon
2014	Robin Williams	63	Mrs. Doubtfire, Good Will Hunting

Today's 1 August 2023 top world headline news are:

1. Pakistan Suicide Blast: 

Death toll reaches 54 in JUI-F political convention. Islamic State claims responsibility.

2. Myanmar State of Emergency Extended:

Elections delayed as junta extends emergency for a year.

3. China Imposes Drone Export Curbs:

Cites Ukraine conflict and military concerns, impacting global drone market.

4. Clashes in Palestinian Camp, Lebanon:

Death toll climbs to 9 in Ain al-Hilweh camp, 40,000 refugees affected.

5. Niger Junta Accuses France:

Alleges plot for military intervention to reinstate ousted President. France denies claims.

On this day, in the annals of world history following noteworthy events took place which are significant and affect our present in some way or other:

1. World Wide Web Day: Celebrating Internet's Birth - August 1st

World Wide Web Day is celebrated every year on August 1st to honor the birth of the Internet. It recognizes the amazing information-sharing system invented by Sir Tim Berners-Lee in 1991.

 

2. National Mountain Climbing Day: August 1st Celebration

National Mountain Climbing Day is an annual US observance honoring the sport and beauty of mountains, held on August 1st. It originates from the successful ascent of the Grand Teton in Wyoming on August 1, 1898, led by Owen Wister with mountain guides Franklin Spalding and William Owen.

3. Yorkshire Day: Celebrating Yorkshire's Heritage and Traditions - August 1st

Every year on August 1st, Yorkshire Day is celebrated to pay tribute to the historic county of Yorkshire, England. This is a festive occasion that celebrates the rich heritage, culture, and traditions of Yorkshire. People from all over the county gather to participate in various events and festivities to showcase their pride and love for their beloved Yorkshire.

4. World Breastfeeding Week: August 1st - 7th 

Empowering Celebration, Benefits of Breastfeeding for both mother and infants, Maternal Well-being, Healthy Future generation.

5. World Scout Scarf Day - August 1st Celebration 

Commemorating First Scout Camp on Brownsea Island 1907.  Promoting Scouting Movement Unity, Leadership, Adventure, Service.

6. World Lung Cancer Day 2023: "Don't Be a Latecomer to Lung Cancer Screening."

World Lung Cancer Day is annually observed on August 1st to raise awareness of lung cancer and to promote early detection, treatment, and prevention. Early detection of lung cancer is essential for improving survival rates. Screening can help to detect lung cancer at an early stage when it is most treatable.

7. Music Television's Evolution and Global Influence:

In 1981, Music Television (MTV) was launched, introducing a new era in the music industry. The channel's focus on music videos and dynamic Video Jockeys (VJs) quickly captured global attention.

8.  First Female President of Iceland and Global Trailblazer in Women's Empowerment:

In 1980, Vigdís Finnbogadóttir became the world's first democratically elected female head of state as Iceland's fourth president. Her 16-year presidency made her the longest-serving female head of state globally, inspiring women's empowerment and political milestones.

9. Japan Airlines' Founding and Historic Inauguration:

Japan Airlines (JAL) was founded on August 1, 1951, and starts operating since October 25, 1951.

10. Inauguration of 1936 Berlin Olympics by Adolf Hitler:

In 1936, the XI Summer Olympics commenced in Berlin with Adolf Hitler as the host. Initially, there were exclusions based on race, targeting Jews and people of African descent, but their participation was reconsidered after boycott threats. Impressively, 18 African-American athletes, among them Jesse Owens and Mack Robinson, showcased their talents in track and field, earning numerous medals and leaving a profound legacy in Olympic history.

11. Britain Slavery Abolition Act 1833:

In 1834, slavery was officially abolished in the British Empire through the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833. It was repealed in 1998.

12. Colorado Statehood 1876: 38th State of the Union 

In 1876, Colorado officially became the 38th state to join the United States of America, marking an important milestone in American history.

13. Tennessee Election: African Americans Vote for the First Time in the South in 1867   

Imparting voting rights and representation for African Americans during the post-Civil War Reconstruction era.