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 who died on August 1

    • Joyce Brabner

      2024

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      American writer and editor (1952–2024)

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    • Abdalqadir as-Sufi

      2021

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      Scottish Islamic scholar (1930–2021)

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    • Jerry Ziesmer

      2021

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      American film director (1939–2021)

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    • Wilford Brimley

      2020

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      American actor (1934–2020)

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    • Anne of Romania

      2016

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      Wife of former King of Romania (1923–2016)

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    • Cilla Black

      2015

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      English singer and media personality (1943–2015)

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    • Bernard d'Espagnat

      2015

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      French physicist, philosopher and author (1921–2015)

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    • Bob Frankford

      2015

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      Canadian doctor and politician (1939–2015)

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    • Valyantsin Byalkevich

      2014

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      Belarusian footballer (1973–2014)

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    • Jan Roar Leikvoll

      2014

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      Norwegian novelist (1974–2014)

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    • Charles T. Payne

      2014

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      American World War II soldier (1925–2014)

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    • John Amis

      2013

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      British broadcaster, music critic, and writer (1922–2013)

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    • Gail Kobe

      2013

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      American actress and producer (1932–2013)

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    • Babe Martin

      2013

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      American baseball player (1920–2013)

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    • Wilford White

      2013

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      American football player (1928–2013)

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    • Aldo Maldera

      2012

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      Italian footballer (1953–2012)

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    • Lolita Lebrón

      2010

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      Puerto Rican nationalist (1919–2010)

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    • Eric Tindill

      2010

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      New Zealand sportsman (1910–2010)

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    • Corazon Aquino

      2009

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      President of the Philippines from 1986 to 1992

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    • Gertan Klauber

      2008

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      Czech-born British actor (1932–2008)

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    • Harkishan Singh Surjeet

      2008

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      Indian Communist politician (1916-2008)

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    • Tommy Makem

      2007

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      Irish folk musician (1932–2007)

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    • Iris Marion Young

      2006

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      American political theorist and feminist (1949–2006)

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    • Fahd of Saudi Arabia

      2005

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      King of Saudi Arabia from 1982 to 2005

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    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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