July 30, 1974

The House Judiciary Committee votes down an article of impeachment against US President Richard Nixon. Three articles of impeachment are passed and Nixon resigns on August 9, 1974.

July 31, 1875

Andrew Johnson, the 17th President of the United States, dies at age 66. Johnson succeeded Abraham Lincoln who was assassinated.

August 1, 1914

Germany declares war on Russia, marking the beginning of the First World War.

August 2, 199