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2nd of August 1824. The Treaty of Friendship and Alliance in Singapore is signed. The sultans of Johor cede Singapore and its islands 10 geographical miles away from it to the British East India Company.
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4th of August 1824. The United States recognizes the independence of the Federal Republic of Central America from Spain, when U.S. President James Monroe receives Cañas as Central America's envoy to the United States.
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Around 3rd of August 1124. King Louis VI issues the celebrated charter, drafted and written at Saint-Denis, in which he grants the Vexin to the abbey, although he continues to hold it in fief.
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2nd of August 1824. Kentucky gubernatorial election: Former U.S. Representative Joseph Desha defeats Christopher Tompkins and William Russell with 59.25% of the vote.
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5th of August 1624. The King's Men perform Thomas Middleton's satire "A Game at Chess" at the Globe Theatre in London. (The other date given is 6–16 August, Sundays omitted).
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How did the pre-film industry inhabitants of Hollywood California react to all the movie people suddenly arriving?
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3rd of August 1624. In the latest Sino-Dutch conflict, the Dutch are forced to sue for peace, withdrawing from Penghu to Taiwan.
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August 1624. Portuguese Jesuit priest António de Andrade becomes the first European to enter Tibet, arriving at Tsaparang.
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4th of August 1424. The Earl of Buchan leaves Tours to meet with Aumale and Narbonne. But before the army can reach the castle, it surrenders to the English. Uncertain what to do, the allied commanders hold a council of war.
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