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What Happened In August 1790 In History

Historical Events for August, 1790

  • 2nd » The first United States Census is conducted.
  • 4th » A newly passed tariff act creates the 'United States Revenue Cutter Service or Revenue Cutter Service' (the forerunner of the United States Coast Guard).

Famous Birthdays on August in 1790

  • 8th » Ferenc Kölcsey, Hungarian poet and politician (d. 1838)
  • 13th » William Wentworth, Australian journalist, explorer, and politician (d. 1872)

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