August 7. In the Battle of Boyacá Simon Bolivar defeats Spain in 1819.

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August 7, 1819,   In the Battle of Boyacá Simon Bolivar defeats Spain.

Cigar box label with the famous portrait of Bolivar, the conquering hero.

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August 8. In New York City Ulysses S. Grant's funeral attracts 1.5 million, in 1885.

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August 7. Bill McKechnie is born in 1886.