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What Happened on August 1, 1870

Historical Events

  • Irish Land Act gives rights to tenants of landlords in Ireland

Famous Birthdays

  • Ilya Ivanovich Ivanov, Russian biologist who perfected the artificial insemination of animals and showed that his technology allowed one stallion to fertilize up to 500 mares, born in Shchigry, Kursk Oblast, Russia (d. 1932)

About August 1, 1870

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 154 years
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Leo