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On August 7, learn about the most interesting events and historical facts that occurred throughout history. The 219th day of the Gregorian calendar is August 7th. The Explorer 6 was launched in 1959 by the United States of America. Leaders from Central America met in 1987 for peace negotiations. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced his candidacy for president in 2003.
The 7th of August falls under the sign of Leo. On this day, Charlize Theron and Mike Trout were born. National Lighthouse Day and National Purple Heart Day are both celebrated on August 7th. Happy Birthday! (August 07, 317 AD) (August 07, 1909) (August 07, 1942) (August 07, 1960) (August 07, 1976)
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Constantius II, Roman emperor.
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Alice Huyler Ramsey and three friends are the first women to accomplish a transcontinental auto excursion, travelling from New York, New York to San Francisco, California in 59 days. 
During WWII, the Battle of Guadalcanal began when US Marines landed on Guadalcanal and Tulagi in the Solomon Islands and captured the Japanese airport, igniting a six-month battle.
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Côte d'Ivoire Independence Day.
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Viking 2 has begun its journey around the planet Mars.
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