Rev War | Primary Source Boston Non-Importation Agreement—Boston merchants agree to not import British goods or sell to Britain Learn more about August 1 1768
War of 1812 | Biography William Clark, who was part of the Corps of Discovery with Meriwether Lewis, was born Learn more about August 1 1770
War of 1812 | Biography Francis Scott Key, a lawyer and poet who wrote the lyrics to “The Star-Spangled Banner,” was born Learn more about August 1 1779
Rev War | Battle Siege of Fort Stanwix, which lasted from August 2-22, started Learn more about August 2 1777
Civil War | Battle Battle of Mobile Bay, fought from August 2-23, started Learn more about August 2 1864
Civil War | Battle Map Rear Admiral David Farragut’s Union fleet of 18 ships entered Mobile Bay in two columns during the Battle of Mobile Bay Learn more about August 2 1864
Civil War | Article Satterlee General Hospital, the Union’s largest military hospital, closed Learn more about August 3 1865
Rev War | Biography John Burgoyne, British Lieutenant General during the American Revolution, died Learn more about August 4 1792
War of 1812 | Battle Siege of Fort Erie, which lasted from August 4 -September 21, started Learn more about August 4 1814
Civil War | Biography Susie Taylor, Union nurse during the Civil War, was born Learn more about August 6 1848
Rev War | Biography Nathanael Greene, Patriot Major General during the American Revolution, was born Learn more about August 7 1742
Rev War | Article George Washington establishes the Badge of Military Merit, now known as the Purple Heart Learn more about August 7 1782
Civil War | Biography Judah Phillip Benjamin, Confederate Attorney General, Secretary of War, and Secretary of State, was born Learn more about August 11 1811
Rev War | Battle Skirmish in Oconee County, South Carolina, known as the Ring Fight Learn more about August 12 1776
Rev War | Battle The Penobscot Expedition, which lasted from July 24 to August 13, ends Learn more about August 13 1779
Civil War | Biography David Farragut, Union Vice Admiral during the Civil War, died Learn more about August 14 1870
Biography Meriwether Lewis, American soldier, explorer, and politician, was born Learn more about August 18 1774
Civil War | Battle Battle of Globe Tavern, also known as Weldon Railroad, fought from August 18-21, started Learn more about August 18 1864
Civil War | Article Benjamin Harrison, Brigadier General in the Civil War and 23rd President of the United States, was born Learn more about August 20 1833
Rev War | Biography Banastre Tarleton, British Colonel during the American Revolution, was born Learn more about August 21 1754
Rev War | Battle Siege of Fort Stanwix, which lasted from August 2-22, ended Learn more about August 21 1777
Civil War | Battle Battle of Globe Tavern, also known as Weldon Railroad, fought from August 18-21, ended Learn more about August 21 1864
Civil War | Battle Battle of Summit Point, also known as Cameron’s Depot Learn more about August 21 1864
Civil War | Biography Confederate spy Rose O’Neal Greenhow is arrested Learn more about August 23 1861
Civil War | Battle Battle of Mobile Bay, fought from August 2-23, ended Learn more about August 23 1864
Rev War | Battle Battle of Combahee River, also known Combahee Ferry or Tar Bluff Learn more about August 27 1782
Civil War | Battle The Battle of Second Manassas, also known as Second Bull Run, fought from August 28-30, started Learn more about August 28 1862
Rev War | Battle Battle of Rhode Island, also known as the siege of Newport or Battle of Wuaker Hill Learn more about August 29 1778
Civil War | Battle Battle of Richmond, fought from August 29-30, started Learn more about August 29 1862
Civil War | Battle Battle of Richmond, fought from August 29-30, ended Learn more about August 30 1862
Civil War | Battle The Battle of Second Manassas, also known as Second Bull Run, fought from August 28-30, ended Learn more about August 30 1862
Civil War | Battle Battle of Jonesborough, fought from August 31 to September 1, started Learn more about August 31 1864
