Historical Events for 1st August 2023

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1720 - South Sea bubble reaches a frenzy in London as the stock price of the South Sea Company peaks at £1,000, collapses soon after and falls to £124 by December
1794 - Whiskey Rebellion begins in western Pennsylvania
1852 - San Francisco Methodists establish 1st black church, Zion Methodist
1870 - Irish Land Act gives rights to tenants of landlords in Ireland
1907 - First Scout camp opens on Brownsea Island, in Poole Harbour, Dorset
1933 - NY's future Hall of Fame pitcher Carl Hubbell sets MLB record for consecutive scoreless innings at 45 1/3 as Giants lose 3-1 v Boston Braves
1970 - Future Hall of Fame outfielder Willie Stargell smacks 3 doubles and 2 homers in a 20-10 Pirates win v Braves at Atlanta Stadium
1971 - "The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour" debuts on CBS-TV, with comic actor and singer Jimmy Durante as guest
1977 - San Francisco Giants 1st baseman Willie McCovey hits NL record 18th MLB career grand slam
1985 - Emmy 12th Daytime Award presentation - Susan Lucci loses for 6th time

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