August 1 in History
August 1 is the birthday of Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i (2003) and the anniversary of the death of Joyce Brabner (2024). Below are famous birthdays, deaths for August 1, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.

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Claudius, Roman emperor was born in 10 BC, while Mark Antony, Roman general and politician died in 30 BC.

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Famous people born on August 1
Famous people who died on August 1







2015
Bernard d'Espagnat (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
French physicist, philosopher and author (1921–2015)




2013
John Amis (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
British broadcaster, music critic, and writer (1922–2013)










2006
Iris Marion Young (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American political theorist and feminist (1949–2006)


Births, deaths and events from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab).
Editor's picks
Born on August 1
- 10 BC — Claudius, Roman emperor (died 54)
- 126 — Pertinax, Roman emperor (died 193)
- 845 — Sugawara no Michizane, Japanese scholar and politician (died 903)
Died on August 1
- 30 BC — Mark Antony, Roman general and politician (born 83 BC)
- 527 — Justin I, Byzantine emperor (born 450)
- 690s — Jonatus, abbot and saint
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for August 1
Quick answers
Who was born on August 1? Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i (2003), Alejandro Francés (2002), Scottie Barnes (2001).
Who died on August 1? Joyce Brabner (2024), Abdalqadir as-Sufi (2021), Jerry Ziesmer (2021).
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