The Battle of Crécy
On August 26th 1346, English forces under Edward III defeated a larger French force under Philip VI at the Battle of Crcy, near Cr…
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Matthew Webb Swims the English Channel
On August 25th 1875, Briton Matthew Webb became the first verified person to swim across the English Channel without the use of ar…
National Panini Month
This month, August, is National Panini Month. Paninis refer to a type of toasted sandwich that originates in Italy. In the United …
The Eruption of Mount Vesuvius
On August 24th AD 79, Mount Vesuvius in Italy erupted in what is probably its most famous eruption in history, and one of the larg…
National Waffle Day
Today, August 24th, is National Waffle Day. The first use of the world Waffle (in English) dates back to the early 18th century. W…
The Execution of William Wallace
On August 23rd, the Scot William Wallace was executed in London. He was hanged, drawn and quartered for high treason by Edward I o…
National Spongecake Day
Today, August 23rd, is National Spongecake Day. Spongecakes are cakes made with flour, eggs and sugar that have a foam structure s…
The Battle of Bosworth Field
On August 22nd 1485 the Battle of Bosworth Field was fought in England. This battle was between the king, Richard III, of the Hous…
National Eat a Peach Day
Today, August 22nd, is National Eat a Peach Day. Peaches are stone fruits, or drupes, and have a single large seed - the stone - i…
The Collapse of the August Coup
On August 21st 1991 The August Coup in the Soviet Union collapsed. The coup had been started on August 19th by the "Gang of Eight"…
