Timelines
Tuesday, August 2, 2005
August 1, 1914Germany declares war on Russia. Austria-Hungary announces an attack on Serbia, marking the start of World War I.
August 2, 1934President Paul von Hindenburg of Germany dies. He is succeeded by Adolf Hitler as Reichsfuhrer, an office that combines the duties of president and chancellor.
August 4, 1901Louis Armstrong, jazz trumpet player, is born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
August 5, 1962Actress Marilyn Monroe, 36, is found
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