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In 1827, William Blake (b.1757), English visionary engraver and poet, dies

Kiss the joy as it flies away and watch:

  • Dead Man (dir. Jim Jarmusch, 1995; USA/Germany/Japan)

Don't like poetry? Check this out instead

 

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Earlier Event: August 12
"Glorious Twelfth" in the United Kingdom marks the traditional start of the grouse shooting season
Later Event: August 13
In 1987, Jackie Joyner-Kersee ties world record with 24'5" jump