This Day in History

August 1st in History

Harriett Quimby gets her wings! In other news, Joseph Priestley discovers oxygen and shredded wheat is patented. Claudius, Francis Scott Key, Herman Melville, and Jerry Garcia are born; Marc Antony and Calamity Jane die. Happy Lughnasadh!

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Quote of the Day

"A smile is the chosen vehicle of all ambiguities."

Herman Melville, author born August 1, 1819