What happened Today in History on August 1? From the abolition of slavery in the British Empire to the renaming of a month by Emperor Augustus, and from Columbus's landing in Venezuela to a tragic shooting at the University of Texas, we cover a wide range of impactful moments. We also celebrate Michael Johnson's incredible achievement at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
0:00 Intro
0:34 British Abolish Slavery
1:39 August Named After Augustus
2:03 Columbus Reaches Mainland
2:34 Texas Tower Shooting
3:33 Johnson Breaks Record
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1834: Britain outlaws slavery throughout Empire with Slavery Abolition Act.
8 BC: Month Sextilis renamed August by Emperor Caesar Augustus in his honor.
1498: Christopher Columbus lands on American mainland at Paria Peninsula, Venezuela.
1966: Gunman kills 14 from University of Texas clock tower; 45 shot.
1996: Michael Johnson wins second gold, breaks 200m world record, Atlanta Olympics.
Why It Matters: Each of these events offers a lesson in courage, resilience, and the power of human spirit. By understanding our past, we gain insight into the present and inspiration for the future.
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