Historical Events
- Aug 2 Battle of Rijmenam: Spanish Habsburg forces defeated by Dutch troops (Eighty Years' War)
- Aug 4 Battle of Alcazarquivir, Moroccans defeat Portuguese, 10,000 killed
- Aug 13 Duke Frans of Anjou recognized as protector of Netherlands
Historic Event
Aug 20 Francis Drake renames his flagship the Pelican to the Golden Hind in honor of his patron, Sir Christopher Hatton [1]
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