Historical Events Aug 10 Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb has his brother and competitor for the throne Dara Shukoh executed on religious grounds Famous Birthdays Aug 1 Antoine Mouque, Flemish composer and organist and singer, born in Ostend (d. 1723) 1658 History by Year 1660 What Happened in 1659 The Day They Banned Christmas December 24, 1659