A bit of Aug 1st history…
527 - Justinian I becomes sole ruler of the Byzantine Empire
1086 - Results of the Doomsday inquiry presented to William the Conqueror in Salisbury (the date of the compilation and the Great Doomsday are historically contestable)
1834 - Slavery outlawed in British Empire with emancipation bill
1900 - The 1st Michelin Guide is published by the Michelin brothers as a hotel and restaurant reference guide to encourage more travel and thus boost tire sales
1914 - Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany declares war on his nephew Tsar Nicholas II of Russia in WWI
1957 - US and Canada create North American Air Defense Command (NORAD)
1966 - University of Texas Tower Sniper wounds 31 and kills 16
1975 - Helsinki Pact guaranteeing boundaries signed by 35 nations
1981 - MTV premiers at 12:01 am
1999 - Petronas Towers officially opened in Kuala Lampur as the world’s tallest buildings at 1483 ft or 451.9 m (pictured)
Today In History: August 01