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These are historical ephemeris from August 1 to 15
Foundation of large cities, the Battle of Boyaca, and the invention of the world’s first ocean liner are some of the events that occurred.
August 2nd
1845: German physician Rudolf Virchow discovers the disease ‘stroke’.
August 5th
1898: the ‘first transatlantic cable in the world’ is laid, which issues the first telegram in history two days later.
August 6th
1538: Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada founds ‘Santa Fe de Bogota’. The city, the capital of Colombia, which is currently called ‘Bogota’, commemorates his anniversary on this day.
August 7th
1819: the ‘Battle of Boyacá’ that affirmed the independence of Colombia is commemorated.
August 8th
2013: Fernando Londoño, precursor of radio and television in Colombia, dies.
August 9th
The ‘International Day of Indigenous Peoples’ is commemorated. Date established by the UN, December 23rd, 1994.
August 12th
International Youth Day is celebrated. Date declared by the UN, December 17th, 1999.
August 13th
1913: English metallurgist Harry Brearley discovers ‘stainless steel’.
August 14th
1237: the city of ‘Berlin’, capital of ‘Germany’, is founded. In 2006 it was elected ‘Creative City’ by Unesco.
Article by:
Jackeline Gonzalez L.
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