Historical Events
- Aug 2 Frederik van Lotharingen elected as 1st Belgium Pope Stephen IX [X]
Famous Deaths
Macbeth (c. 1005-1057)
Aug 15 King of Scots (1040-57), slain in battle by the son of King Duncan at around 52
- Aug 31 Leofric, count of Mercia, husband of Lady Godiva, dies
Greatest Generation
Silent Generation
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