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What Happened in August 1509

Historical Events

  • Aug 8 Emperor Krishnadeva Raya is crowned, marking the beginning of the regeneration of the Vijayanagara Empire in Southern India

Famous Birthdays

  • Aug 3 Étienne Dolet, French scholar and printer, born in Orléans, France (d. 1546)