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August 1st - what happened, who was born, and who died on this day in history
Find out what major events happened on this day in history, who was born and who died on August 1st. If you celebrate your birthday on August 1st, discover which famous people in history you share your birthday with.
Some of the famous people who were born on this day
August 1st 1933
The American comedian Dom DeLuise was born.
August 1st 1934
The composer Lionel Bart was born.
August 1st 1946
The bass guitarist Raymond Burrell of the rock group Bad Company was born in Lincoln, England.
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Some of the famous people who died on this day
August 1st 1813
The Swedish opera singer, actor, composer and theatre director Carl Stenborg died in Stockholm, Sweden.
August 1st 1975
The actor Howard Joslin died age 68.
August 1st 1987
The actress Benson Fong died age 70.
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Some of the famous events that happend on this day
August 1st 1798
The Battle of the Nile took place.
August 1st 1946
A peace conference opens in Paris.
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