Celebrating August birthdays. Enjoy your special day.
This Month in History
- 1846 – The Smithsonian Institution was established from a will left by deceased James Smithson.
- 1851 – Isaac Singer patented the sewing machine.
- 1936 – Jesse Owens became a legend (achieving 4 gold medals at the Berlin Olympics).
- 1944 – Smokey Bear began as “spokesman” for wildfire prevention.
- 1946 – The U.S. commemorated Booker T. Washington on the half dollar.
- 1963 – Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I have a dream” speech in Washington, D.C. |Listen|
- 1967 – The U.S. Senate confirmed Thurgood Marshall as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
- 1968 – Arthur Ashe won the first US Open men’s championship.
- 1990 – Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. became the first father-son teammates in MLB history.
- 2007 – Chris Messina invented the use of hashtags.
- 2012 – Usain Bolt made history with back-to-back Olympic wins in the 100m and 200m sprint.
For August Birthdays, Consider a State Fair
State fairs were once used to highlight advancements and offerings in areas such as agriculture, farming, and livestock. Today, you may notice more attractions added and what is highlighted will depend on the location. Some traditions may be kept along with a lot of food, rides, and shows.
New York, Ohio, Wisconsin, Tennessee, and Illinois are just a few of the states with fairs occurring or planned for August.
Visiting a state fair can be a great way to explore locations across the United States.
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