What is Today, August 1, 2023?Important Days, Birthdays, and Historical Events on August 1st

Learn about what today is, August 1, 2023, including important days, birthdays, and historical events. Also, find other interesting facts about the world.

What is Today, August 1, 2023?

Today is Tuesday, August 1, 2023. It is the 213th day of the year, and there are 152 days left in the year.

Important Days

• National Mountain Climbing Day
• World Breastfeeding Week (1–7 August)
• Yorkshire Day
• Rounds: Resounding Day
• International Childfree Day
• National Spider-Man Day
• National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
• World Scout Scarf Day
• Respect For Parents Day
• World Lung Cancer Day
• National Planner Day

Birthdays

• Josh Gad (actor, born 1981)
• Kate Beckinsale (actress, born 1973)
• Kevin Hart (actor, comedian) (born 1979)
• John Stamos (actor, born 1963)
• Martin Lawrence (actor, comedian) (born 1965)
• Kelly Clarkson (singer, born 1982)
• Usher (singer) (born 1978)
• Chris Rock (actor, comedian) (born 1965)
• Justin Timberlake (singer, actor) (born 1981)

Historical Events

• 1812: The War of 1812 begins when the United States declares war on Great Britain.
• 1831: Nat Turner leads a slave rebellion in Virginia.
• 1945: The atomic bomb is dropped on Hiroshima, Japan.
• 1965: The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
• 1999: The Euro is introduced in 11 European countries.

Other Interesting Facts

• The population of the earth is estimated to be 8 billion people.
• The average temperature in August is 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
• The national flower of India is the lotus.
• The national animal of India is the tiger.

I hope you find this information interesting!