August 1834

Historical Events in August 1834

Britain Abolishes the Slave Trade

Aug 1 Slavery Abolition Act 1833 comes into effect, abolishes slavery throughout the British Empire

'Am I Not a Man and a Brother?' emblem used by some abolitionists determined to end the slave trade in the British Empire — 'Am I Not a Man and a Brother?' emblem used by some abolitionists determined to end the slave trade in the British Empire

Event of Interest

Aug 17 Charles Darwin reaches the top of Campana in Chile during his voyage on the Beagle

Naturalist Charles Darwin — Naturalist
Charles Darwin

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