August to Remember
The heat is on in August and the start of school is right around the corner! It also signals the dwindling down of summer and the approaching autumn. With many important birthdays, American battle dates, National holidays, and even Woodstock...how could one not love August?
Back to school
Colorado is admitted to the union becoming the 38th star on our flag - August 1, 1876
National Coast Guard Day - August 4th
New York the Sons of Liberty defied British soldiers as they attempted to tear down a liberty pole
Missouri is admitted to the union becoming the 24th star on our flag - August 10, 1821
The Spanish American War ends - August 12, 1898
NASA launches the first Delta I rocket -August 12, 1960
Woodstock - August 15th, 1969
National Airborne Day - August 16th
Battle of Bennington in Vermont - August 16, 1777
National Aviation Day - August 19th
Hawaii is admitted to the union becoming the 50th star on our flag - August 21, 1959
National Senior Citizens Day - August 21st
Women's Equality Day - August 26th
Marine Corps Reserve Birthday - August 29th, 1916
