August 1

This day in history:

  • 1988 – A British soldier was killed in the Inglis Barracks bombing in London, England.
  • 1961 – U.S. Defense Secretary Robert McNamara orders the creation of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), the nation's first centralized military espionage organization.
  • 1980 – A train crash kills 18 people and injures over 170 more in County Cork, Ireland.
  • 2007 – The I-35W Mississippi River bridge spanning the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota, collapses during the evening rush hour, killing 13 people and injuring 145.

Births:

  • 1968 – Dan Donegan, American heavy metal guitarist and songwriter
  • 1921 – Jack Kramer, American tennis player, sailor, and sportscaster (died 2009)
  • 1946 – Boz Burrell, English singer-songwriter, bass player, and guitarist (died 2006)

Deaths:

  • 527 – Justin I, Byzantine emperor (born 450)
  • 2024 – Joyce Brabner, American writer and artist (born 1952)
  • 2014 – Charles T. Payne, American soldier (born 1925)

Holidays:

  • Victory Day (Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam)
  • *Christian feast day:*
  • Yorkshire Day (Yorkshire, England)

Random Article of the day:

2008 Championship Gaming Series season

In 2008, the Championship Gaming Series began its second season as a worldwide sports league for professional video gamers. A total of 18 teams representing cities in seven countries played in the league. The games supported included Counter-Strike: Source, Dead or Alive 4, FIFA 08, and Forza Motorsport 2.
Once again, the CGS was broadcast throughout the world on DirecTV in the United States and Latin America, British Sky Broadcasting in the United Kingdom and Europe, and STAR TV in Asia. The World Final was to be shown live on DirecTV and rebroadcast on G4.
The Birmingham Salvo were the 2008 World Champions after defeating the San Francisco Optx by 22 points to 15, in the final on July 28, 2008.

August 1 - Wikipedia

The Candy Spot set to open a new location on High Street near campus

Luckily for students with a sweet tooth, a candy store will be opening near Ohio State’s campus. The store will sell a variety of goodies, from trendy candies to personalized chocolate. The Candy Spot is a family owned business that sells an assortment of candies, from chocolate to sweet or sour candy. Its third location […]

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US Commerce Department sets firm deadline, stating all matters will be finalized by Friday, August 1, signaling decisive action on key issues.
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US Commerce Department Says 'Everything Will Be Completed by Friday (August 1)'

US Commerce Department sets firm deadline, stating all matters will be finalized by Friday, August 1, signaling decisive action on key issues.

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Markets await as Trump signals that most terms of the trade agreement could be finalized by August 1, raising hopes for a breakthrough in ongoing negotiations.
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Trump Says Majority of Trade Deal Expected by August 1

Markets await as Trump signals that most terms of the trade agreement could be finalized by August 1, raising hopes for a breakthrough in ongoing negotiations.

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I think that August 1st, as well as it being INTERNATIONAL MAHJONG DAY, I think it should also be MTV LAUNCH DAY, where people celebrate MTV as it was meant to be, and share memories and stories 😀......we need a emoji for MTV too!
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U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed that reciprocal tariffs will take effect from August 1, 2025, with no extensions allowed, reversing earlier suggestions of possible flexibility and underscoring a firm deadline for affected countries.
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Trump Says Tariffs to Take Effect from August 1—No Extensions Allowed

U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed that reciprocal tariffs will take effect from August 1, 2025, with no extensions allowed, reversing earlier suggestions of possible flexibility and underscoring a firm deadline for affected countries.

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MOTHS Release New Single "Wrath"

'Septem' comes out on August 1.

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THE ARMED Announces New Album, Streams Vicious New Single "Well Made Play" - Metal Injection

This is what some would call "a rager."

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