- Aug 1 Hendrikus Colijn becomes political editor-in-chief of The Standard
- Aug 1 In Italy, the socialist 'Alianza del Lavoro' declare a national strike which collapses immediately and fascist forces destroy union and socialist headquarters
- Aug 2 China is hit by a typhoon; about 60,000 die
Event of Interest
Aug 12 Dedication of Frederick Douglass' home in Washington, D.C. as national shrine
Frederick Douglass