- Aug 4 1st edition of American magazine "The Saturday Evening Post"
Russian Antarctic Expedition
Aug 4 Russian Antarctic expedition led by Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen returns to Kronshtadt after becoming the 1st to circumnavigate Antarctica
Louis XVIII Coup Fails
Aug 19 Failed liberal coup against French King Louis XVIII
- Aug 21 Jarvis Island is discovered by the crew of the ship, Eliza Frances
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