Breadcrumb Home Today in History Today in History Month January February March April May June July August September October November December « Previous August 1 1768 Next » Rev War | Primary Source Boston Non-Importation Agreement—Boston merchants agree to not import British goods or sell to Britain Learn more about August 1 1768 « Previous August 1 1770 Next » War of 1812 | Biography William Clark, who was part of the Corps of Discovery with Meriwether Lewis, was born Learn more about August 1 1770 « Previous August 1 1779 Next » War of 1812 | Biography Francis Scott Key, a lawyer and poet who wrote the lyrics to “The Star-Spangled Banner,” was born Learn more about August 1 1779 « Previous August 2 1864 Next » Civil War | Battle Map Rear Admiral David Farragut’s Union fleet of 18 ships entered Mobile Bay in two columns during the Battle of Mobile Bay Learn more about August 2 1864 « Previous August 2 1864 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Mobile Bay, fought from August 2-23, started Learn more about August 2 1864 « Previous August 3 1777 Next » Rev War | Battle Siege of Fort Stanwix, which lasted from August 3-22, started Learn more about August 3 1777 « Previous August 3 1865 Next » Civil War | Article Satterlee General Hospital, the Union’s largest military hospital, closed Learn more about August 3 1865 « Previous August 4 1792 Next » Rev War | Biography John Burgoyne, British Lieutenant General during the American Revolution, died Learn more about August 4 1792 « Previous August 4 1814 Next » War of 1812 | Battle Siege of Fort Erie, which lasted from August 4 -September 21, started Learn more about August 4 1814 « Previous August 5 1812 Next » War of 1812 | Battlefield Battle of Brownstown Learn more about August 5 1812 « Previous August 6 1777 Next » Rev War | Battle Battle of Oriskany Learn more about August 6 1777 « Previous August 6 1780 Next » Rev War | Battle Battle of Hanging Rock Learn more about August 6 1780 « Previous August 6 1848 Next » Civil War | Biography Susie Taylor, Union nurse during the Civil War, was born Learn more about August 6 1848 « Previous August 7 1742 Next » Rev War | Biography Nathanael Greene, Patriot Major General during the American Revolution, was born Learn more about August 7 1742 « Previous August 7 1782 Next » Rev War | Article George Washington establishes the Badge of Military Merit, now known as the Purple Heart Learn more about August 7 1782 « Previous August 7 1864 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Moorefield Learn more about August 7 1864 « Previous August 8 1814 Next » War of 1812 | Article Peace negotiations begin to end the War of 1812 Learn more about August 8 1814 « Previous August 9 1862 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Cedar Mountain Learn more about August 9 1862 « Previous August 10 1861 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Wilson's Creek, also known as Oak Hills Learn more about August 10 1861 « Previous August 11 1811 Next » Civil War | Biography Judah Phillip Benjamin, Confederate Attorney General, Secretary of War, and Secretary of State, was born Learn more about August 11 1811 « Previous August 12 1776 Next » Rev War | Battle Skirmish in Oconee County, South Carolina, known as the Ring Fight Learn more about August 12 1776 « Previous August 13 1862 Next » Civil War | Video Skirmish on Yellow Creek, Missouri Learn more about August 13 1862 « Previous August 14 1779 Next » Rev War | Battle The Penobscot Expedition, which lasted from July 24 to August 14, ends Learn more about August 14 1779 « Previous August 14 1870 Next » Civil War | Biography David Farragut, Union Vice Admiral during the Civil War, died Learn more about August 14 1870 « Previous August 15 1812 Next » War of 1812 | Article British forces bombard Detroit Learn more about August 15 1812 « Previous August 16 1777 Next » Rev War | Battle Battle of Bennington Learn more about August 16 1777 « Previous August 16 1780 Next » Rev War | Battle Battle of Camden Learn more about August 16 1780 « Previous August 16 1812 Next » War of 1812 | Article General Hull surrenders Detroit Learn more about August 16 1812 « Previous August 17 1863 Next » Civil War | Battle Federals begin bombardment of Fort Sumter as siege of Fort Wagner continues Learn more about August 17 1863 « Previous August 18 1774 Next » Biography Meriwether Lewis, American soldier, explorer, and politician, was born Learn more about August 18 1774 « Previous August 18 1780 Next » Rev War | Battle Battle of Fishing Creek Learn more about August 18 1780 « Previous August 18 1864 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Globe Tavern, also known as Weldon Railroad, fought from August 18-21, started Learn more about August 18 1864 « Previous August 19 1780 Next » Rev War | Battle Battle of Musgrove Mill Learn more about August 19 1780 « Previous August 19 1782 Next » Rev War | Battle Battle of Blue Licks Learn more about August 19 1782 « Previous August 19 1812 Next » War of 1812 | Article The USS Constitution defeats the HMS Guerriere Learn more about August 19 1812 « Previous August 20 1833 Next » Civil War | Article Benjamin Harrison, Brigadier General in the Civil War and 23rd President of the United States, was born Learn more about August 20 1833 « Previous August 21 1754 Next » Rev War | Biography Banastre Tarleton, British Colonel during the American Revolution, was born Learn more about August 21 1754 « Previous August 21 1831 Next » Biography Nat Turner launches an insurrection in Virginia Learn more about August 21 1831 « Previous August 21 1858 Next » Civil War | Article Lincoln-Douglas debates begin Learn more about August 21 1858 « Previous August 21 1864 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Globe Tavern, also known as Weldon Railroad, fought from August 18-21, ended Learn more about August 21 1864 « Previous August 21 1864 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Summit Point, also known as Cameron’s Depot Learn more about August 21 1864 « Previous August 22 1777 Next » Rev War | Battle Siege of Fort Stanwix, which lasted from August 3-22, ended Learn more about August 22 1777 « Previous August 23 1861 Next » Civil War | Biography Confederate spy Rose O’Neal Greenhow is arrested Learn more about August 23 1861 « Previous August 23 1864 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Mobile Bay, fought from August 2-23, ended Learn more about August 23 1864 « Previous August 24 1814 Next » War of 1812 | Battle Battle of Bladensburg Learn more about August 24 1814 « Previous August 24 1814 Next » War of 1812 | Article Washington, D.C. is burned by the British Learn more about August 24 1814 « Previous August 25 1864 Next » Civil War | Battle Second Battle of Reams Station Learn more about August 25 1864 « Previous August 26 1863 Next » Civil War | Biography John Buchanan Floyd, Confederate Brigadier General during the Civil War, died Learn more about August 26 1863 « Previous August 27 1776 Next » Rev War | Battle Battle of Brooklyn Learn more about August 27 1776 « Previous August 27 1782 Next » Rev War | Battle Battle of Combahee River, also known Combahee Ferry or Tar Bluff Learn more about August 27 1782 « Previous August 28 1862 Next » Civil War | Battle The Battle of Second Manassas, also known as Second Bull Run, fought from August 28-30, started Learn more about August 28 1862 « Previous August 29 1778 Next » Rev War | Battle Battle of Rhode Island, also known as the siege of Newport or Battle of Wuaker Hill Learn more about August 29 1778 « Previous August 29 1779 Next » Rev War | Battle Battle of Newtown Learn more about August 29 1779 « Previous August 29 1862 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Richmond, fought from August 29-30, started Learn more about August 29 1862 « Previous August 30 1862 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Richmond, fought from August 29-30, ended Learn more about August 30 1862 « Previous August 30 1862 Next » Civil War | Battle The Battle of Second Manassas, also known as Second Bull Run, fought from August 28-30, ended Learn more about August 30 1862 « Previous August 31 1864 Next » Civil War | Battle Battle of Jonesborough, fought from August 31 to September 1, started Learn more about August 31 1864 Month January February March April May June July August September October November December
Rev War | Primary Source Boston Non-Importation Agreement—Boston merchants agree to not import British goods or sell to Britain Learn more about August 1 1768
War of 1812 | Biography William Clark, who was part of the Corps of Discovery with Meriwether Lewis, was born Learn more about August 1 1770
War of 1812 | Biography Francis Scott Key, a lawyer and poet who wrote the lyrics to “The Star-Spangled Banner,” was born Learn more about August 1 1779
Civil War | Battle Map Rear Admiral David Farragut’s Union fleet of 18 ships entered Mobile Bay in two columns during the Battle of Mobile Bay Learn more about August 2 1864
Civil War | Battle Battle of Mobile Bay, fought from August 2-23, started Learn more about August 2 1864
Rev War | Battle Siege of Fort Stanwix, which lasted from August 3-22, started Learn more about August 3 1777
Civil War | Article Satterlee General Hospital, the Union’s largest military hospital, closed Learn more about August 3 1865
Rev War | Biography John Burgoyne, British Lieutenant General during the American Revolution, died Learn more about August 4 1792
War of 1812 | Battle Siege of Fort Erie, which lasted from August 4 -September 21, started Learn more about August 4 1814
Civil War | Biography Susie Taylor, Union nurse during the Civil War, was born Learn more about August 6 1848
Rev War | Biography Nathanael Greene, Patriot Major General during the American Revolution, was born Learn more about August 7 1742
Rev War | Article George Washington establishes the Badge of Military Merit, now known as the Purple Heart Learn more about August 7 1782
Civil War | Biography Judah Phillip Benjamin, Confederate Attorney General, Secretary of War, and Secretary of State, was born Learn more about August 11 1811
Rev War | Battle Skirmish in Oconee County, South Carolina, known as the Ring Fight Learn more about August 12 1776
Rev War | Battle The Penobscot Expedition, which lasted from July 24 to August 14, ends Learn more about August 14 1779
Civil War | Biography David Farragut, Union Vice Admiral during the Civil War, died Learn more about August 14 1870
Civil War | Battle Federals begin bombardment of Fort Sumter as siege of Fort Wagner continues Learn more about August 17 1863
Biography Meriwether Lewis, American soldier, explorer, and politician, was born Learn more about August 18 1774
Civil War | Battle Battle of Globe Tavern, also known as Weldon Railroad, fought from August 18-21, started Learn more about August 18 1864
Civil War | Article Benjamin Harrison, Brigadier General in the Civil War and 23rd President of the United States, was born Learn more about August 20 1833
Rev War | Biography Banastre Tarleton, British Colonel during the American Revolution, was born Learn more about August 21 1754
Civil War | Battle Battle of Globe Tavern, also known as Weldon Railroad, fought from August 18-21, ended Learn more about August 21 1864
Civil War | Battle Battle of Summit Point, also known as Cameron’s Depot Learn more about August 21 1864
Rev War | Battle Siege of Fort Stanwix, which lasted from August 3-22, ended Learn more about August 22 1777
Civil War | Biography Confederate spy Rose O’Neal Greenhow is arrested Learn more about August 23 1861
Civil War | Battle Battle of Mobile Bay, fought from August 2-23, ended Learn more about August 23 1864
Civil War | Biography John Buchanan Floyd, Confederate Brigadier General during the Civil War, died Learn more about August 26 1863
Rev War | Battle Battle of Combahee River, also known Combahee Ferry or Tar Bluff Learn more about August 27 1782
Civil War | Battle The Battle of Second Manassas, also known as Second Bull Run, fought from August 28-30, started Learn more about August 28 1862
Rev War | Battle Battle of Rhode Island, also known as the siege of Newport or Battle of Wuaker Hill Learn more about August 29 1778
Civil War | Battle Battle of Richmond, fought from August 29-30, started Learn more about August 29 1862
Civil War | Battle Battle of Richmond, fought from August 29-30, ended Learn more about August 30 1862
Civil War | Battle The Battle of Second Manassas, also known as Second Bull Run, fought from August 28-30, ended Learn more about August 30 1862
Civil War | Battle Battle of Jonesborough, fought from August 31 to September 1, started Learn more about August 31 1864
