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TDIH: August 1, 30 BCE. Octavian (later known as Augustus) enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Republic. Photo: A bust of Augustus as a younger Octavian, dated c. 30 BCE.

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TDIH: August 1, 1620. Speedwell leaves Delfshaven to bring pilgrims to America by way of England. Painting: Speedwell departing Delftshaven by Adam Willaerts.

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TDIH: August 1, 1798. French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Nile (Battle of Aboukir Bay): Battle begins when a British fleet engages the French Revolutionary Navy fleet in an unusual night action.

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TDIH: August 1, 30 BCE. Octavian (later known as Augustus) enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Republic. Photo: A bust of Augustus as a younger Octavian, dated c. 30 BCE.	26
TDIH: August 1, 1620. Speedwell leaves Delfshaven to bring pilgrims to America by way of England. Painting: Speedwell departing Delftshaven by Adam Willaerts.	5
TDIH: August 1, 1798. French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Nile (Battle of Aboukir Bay): Battle begins when a British fleet engages the French Revolutionary Navy fleet in an unusual night action.	2