Historical Events
Event of Interest
Aug 24 Duke James of York gives Delaware to William Penn
William Penn
Event of Interest
Aug 26 English astronomer Edmond Halley first observes the comet named after him
Edmond Halley
- Aug 30 William Penn leaves England to sail to the New World
Famous Birthdays
- Aug 16 Louis, Duke of Burgundy, heir-apparent to the French throne, born in Palace of Versailles, France (d. 1712)