A date scroll with Latin text from “The Extremes of Good and Evil” by Cicero, written in 45 BC.
August 6: Day of the Week
August 6, 2024 is the 219th day of the year 2024 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 147 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week is Tuesday.
If you are trying to learn French then this day of the week in French is mardi.
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Here’s the August calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly calendar.
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Zodiac & Birthstone
Leo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Peridot is the modern birthstone for this month. Diamond is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
August 6 Historical Event(s)
1506
The Grand Duchy of Lithuania defeated the Crimean Khanate in the Battle of Kletsk
1870
Franco-Prussian War: the Battle of Wörth results in a decisive Prussian victory.
1912
The Bull Moose Party meets at the Chicago Coliseum.
1914
World War I: First Battle of the Atlantic – two days after the United Kingdom had declared war on Germany over the German invasion of Belgium, ten German U-boats leave their base in Helgoland to attack Royal Navy warships in the North Sea.
1917
World War I: Battle of Mărăşeşti between the Romanian and German armies begins.
1926
In New York City, the Warner Brothers’ Vitaphone system premieres with the movie Don Juan starring John Barrymore.
1940
Estonia was illegally annexed by the Soviet Union.
1956
After going bankrupt in 1955, the American broadcaster DuMont Television Network makes its final broadcast, a boxing match from St. Nicholas Arena in New York in the Boxing from St. Nicholas Arena series.
1960
Cuban Revolution: Cuba nationalizes American and foreign-owned property in the nation.
1976
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto lays the foundation stone of Port Qasim, Karachi.
Who were born on August 6?
1881
Leo Carrillo, American actor (d. 1961)
1892
Hoot Gibson, American actor (d. 1962)
1918
Norman Granz, American record producer (d. 2001)
1950
Dorian Harewood, American actor
1951
Catherine Hicks, American actress
1952
Pat MacDonald (musician), American musician and songwriter
1967
Mike Greenberg, American sportscaster
1968
Jack de Gier, Dutch footballer
1976
Melissa George, Australian actress
1977
Jimmy Nielsen, Danish footballer
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Holy Toledo! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from these letters NGPAZIVCLAE? Check your answers here: Word search NGPAZIVCLAE. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)
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