On this day in Wales - August

1st August

Gŵyl Galan Awst. Happy Lammas Day. http://t.co/cvPAjhHPi2 pic.twitter.com/1GyaqUkDLR
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 1, 2013

Born in #Monmouth on this day in 1918, actor Richar Pearson http://t.co/mMwuukxG93
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 1, 2013

Born in #Llantrisant on ths day in 1989, #Wales prop Scott Andrews http://t.co/bwIS6TxpX5
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 1, 2013

Born in #Cardiff on this day in 1979, actress Honeysuckle Weeks http://t.co/N0DAtsUc85
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 1, 2013

2nd August

Born in #YstradMynach on this day in 1948, Amen Corner frontman Andy Fairwater Low http://t.co/YE8UVkDH2V http://t.co/gC9BcCc1ie
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 2, 2013

Died on this day in 1984, #Treharris born cricketer George Bernard Shaw http://t.co/Am75YySTD7
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 2, 2013

3rd August

Died on this day in 2003, author campaigner, 1st Welsh medium headteacher Norah Isaac http://t.co/aVTcsY1bVf @Yr_Urdd pic.twitter.com/4mAznhGEvf
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 3, 2013

Died on this day in 1936, #Cardiff born coal trimmer and #Wales rugby international John Alf Brown http://t.co/17MZXmV01t
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 3, 2013

Died on this day in 1998, #Barry born teacher and #Wales rugby international Ronnie Boon http://t.co/Hfx2jUaWwQ pic.twitter.com/FiP7o2bA4I
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 3, 2013

4th August

#PenblwyddHapus @cymdeithas yr iaith. Sefydlwyd ar 4 Awst 1962 ym Mhontarddulais. http://t.co/Bs6CFtlHT5 pic.twitter.com/ewvrJaXrk4
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 4, 2013

Established in #Pontarddulais on this day in 1962. Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg http://t.co/8rEq6wsZQB pic.twitter.com/cqX3MCuF2T
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 4, 2013

Born in #Holyhead on this day in 1969, former #Wales keeper Tony Roberts http://t.co/gSSOzxIy0r
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 4, 2013

Born in #Newport on this day in 1987, singer Jon Lilygreen #PenblwyddHapus @lilygandmaguire http://t.co/10Eo0owux5
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 4, 2013

5th August

Died on this day in 1984, #Pontrhydyfen born actor Richard Burton http://t.co/RF9VuYFRfA pic.twitter.com/2pf0Gf94c8
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 5, 2013

Founded on this day in 1925, @PlaidCymru #PenblwyddHapus http://t.co/G724JVhc0k pic.twitter.com/lkQikw5tg8
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 5, 2013

Born in #Newport on this day in 1957, #Wales number 8 and journalist Eddie Butler http://t.co/DxCod5LRGe
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6th August

On this day in 1945 #Hiroshima is nuked by the #USA, #UK and #Canada. http://t.co/ZQxO5WBZkA pic.twitter.com/koiw3R0NVQ
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 6, 2013

Born in #Trebanos on this day in 1989 #Wales rugby international Justin Tipuric http://t.co/FmPAZsRRBt
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 6, 2013

Born in #Machen on this day in 1946, politician Ron Davies http://t.co/w7r4827yWL
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 6, 2013

Born in #MerthyrTydfil on this day in 1865, #Wales rugby international and mayor of #Neath Lewis Cobden Thomas http://t.co/4BauflLUP3
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 6, 2013

7th August

Born in Llanfihangel-y-Pennant on this day in 1759, lexicographer and grammarian William Pughe http://t.co/eaxarIp6bs pic.twitter.com/qmafVk7Yb6
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 7, 2013

Born in #Bangor on this day in 1938 #Wales winger Dewi Bebb http://t.co/yEGmLpfZtm
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 7, 2013

Died on this day in 1975, #Betws born politican Jim Griffiths. The first secretary of state for #Wales http://t.co/SIepeDeWF2
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 7, 2013

8th August

Born in #Pentre on this day in 1910, #Wales World Cup 1958 manager Jimmy Murphy http://t.co/rrjJMd5g99 pic.twitter.com/OZ9nxdcxUc
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 8, 2013

Born in #Cwmbran on this day in 1979 #Wales defender Danny Danny Danny Danny Gabbidon http://t.co/leoRxnw0PA
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 8, 2013

Born in #Caerphilly on this day in 1961, soldier, writer and fundraiser Simon Weston http://t.co/cXnu06BgnF
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 8, 2013

9th August

Died on this day in 1920, #Merthyr born Samuel Griffith author of the Australian constitution http://t.co/Dkup9RsCIh pic.twitter.com/UHl9k7k919
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 9, 2013

Died on this day in 1779, #Llanfynydd born hymn writer Morgan Rhys http://t.co/FoDWx8hLqk http://t.co/tilml8AanD pic.twitter.com/nXUQeoHxV8
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 9, 2013

#Fflint born Jade Jones wins gold for #TeamWales on this day in 2012 http://t.co/ZA35yDgxPp
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 9, 2013

10th August

Died on this day in 1825, #Casblaidd's 'Gomer' creator of the 1st Welsh weekly 'Seren Gomer' http://t.co/iCsPyACGQy pic.twitter.com/bKNNBp1HmD
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 10, 2013

Born in #Wales on this day in 1946, Phantom of the Opera star Peter Karrie http://t.co/oMTIyoVioA
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 10, 2013

Died on this day in 1977, #Llanelli born #Wales 8 and captain Watcyn Thomas http://t.co/UlPapYlBnA
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 10, 2013

11th August

Died in #Aberdyfi on this day in 1978. Romance novelist Berta Ruck http://t.co/YBx4EnWVNL pic.twitter.com/ckTNMW7RxG
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 11, 2013

First international goal for David Rhys George Best Cotterill on this day in 2010 http://t.co/yQrnhhVfUY
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 11, 2013

Born in #Bangor on this day in 1949 #Wales international Gareth Davies http://t.co/HtYHVQ8mUV
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 11, 2013

Born in #Cardiff on this day in 1970, musician Andy Bell http://t.co/XgzsQWoZJl https://t.co/qRPlSJsyAi
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 11, 2013

Born in #Penllyn on this day in 1809, preacher and chair winning poet Robert Thomas http://t.co/6zCQB7447b
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 11, 2013

Born in #Bargoed on this day in 1929, classical composer Alun Hoddinott https://t.co/RbftMQTJSg http://t.co/vcx8MGYd74
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 11, 2013

12th August

Died on this day in 2012, Henllan Amgoed born Welsh campaigner Eileen Beasley http://t.co/XdhqIYM1cJ @cymdeithas pic.twitter.com/fIXt96ag7N
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 12, 2013

Born in #StAsaph on this day in 1983, pro dart player and former #TeamWales world cup winner Mark Webster http://t.co/Lz4OfCLPSL
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 12, 2013

Died on this day in 1935, journalist Gareth Jones. Publiciser of the Ukrainian extermination. http://t.co/Fh5duhhrVi pic.twitter.com/b4tcozE61D
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 12, 2013

13th August

Wrongly executed by the British on this day in 1831, #Aberavon born martyr Dic Penderyn http://t.co/9c0pviof5V pic.twitter.com/5vlIAS9EJR
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 13, 2013

14th August

Happy independence day to #Pakistan. Freed from British subjugation on this day in 1947 http://t.co/358YKjyp3k pic.twitter.com/jUAwuwIh8z
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 14, 2013

Former welterweight champion Brian Curvis was born in #Swansea on this day in 1937 http://t.co/H4lekMXVht
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 14, 2013

The merger of #Llansantffraid FC and #TNS was officially ratified by UEFA on this day in 2003 http://t.co/2unDVd3NkU
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 14, 2013

15th August

Happy independence day to #India. Freed from British subjugation on this day in 1947 http://t.co/jUfGIx1W18 pic.twitter.com/ZQ2evZmzK6
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 15, 2013

The first TV signals are broadcast in #Wales on this day in 1952 http://t.co/H10kCqzMph
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 15, 2013

Born in #Cardiff on this day in 1965. #Wales international Steve Ford. Banned for “professionalism” http://t.co/EcOIjRSfZ9
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 15, 2013

16th August

Born in #NewcastleEmlyn on this day in 1966, anti-nuke protestor Helen Thomas http://t.co/5WQ8tlsZ8s pic.twitter.com/rAioRoE2Rm
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 16, 2013

Died on this day in 1857, #Dolwyddelan born minister John Jones, Talysarn http://t.co/0HWWrTcPAQ
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 16, 2013

Born on this day in 1888, Lawrence of #Tremadog http://t.co/MVZ00YynpG
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 16, 2013

Died on this day in 1982, #Pontypool born #Wales flanker Sidney Hinam http://t.co/xaDyshN5OW
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17th August

On this day in 1911, the first national railway strike began http://t.co/IWbpYRU9vy http://t.co/ur6IdabIPE pic.twitter.com/N83TlombwP
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 17, 2013

International debut on this day for #Wales striker Craig Davies http://t.co/n9ViviHDTc
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 17, 2013

Born in #Aberdare on this day in 1920, author and georgrapher Emrys Jones http://t.co/Czz3vyxKqe
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 17, 2013

Died on this day in 1992, #Barmouth born tailor Tommy Nutter http://t.co/8VFZ1JlE6i pic.twitter.com/jXJe4ZD5tc
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 17, 2013

Ruthin born F1 driver Tom pryce finishes third at the Austrian GP on this day in 1975 http://t.co/QNMRV6nGf5
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 17, 2013

18th August

Born in #Aberaman on this day in 1877, Welsh world cycling champion Jimmy Michael http://t.co/eGZCe2v5gA pic.twitter.com/5o75g6qu1c
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 18, 2013

Died on this day in 2008, #Cardiff born sports presenter Bob Humphrys http://t.co/s7sdnJ5cvX
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 18, 2013

Born in #Roath on this day in 1870, MP and #Wales rugby international William Cope http://t.co/owGw1smuVC
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 18, 2013

Born on this day in 1988, #Wales international Lewin Nyatanga http://t.co/Oh4Dk7pX3b
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 18, 2013

Born in #Bridgend on this day in 1961, journalist Huw Edwards http://t.co/TUw3rdfpfi @huwbbc
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 18, 2013

19th August

Happy independence day #Afghanistan, fought & won freedom from the British on this day in 1919 http://t.co/MBXAgOyyp8 pic.twitter.com/itAFXblZGX
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 19, 2013

Born in #Chepstow on this day in 1980, #Cardiff and #Wales international Paul Parry http://t.co/f8fAa0Ebn8
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 19, 2013

Born in #Dolgellau on this day in 1918, Cymraeg composer Dilys Elwyn-Edwards http://t.co/vV1y1ygzSh
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 19, 2013

Born in #Llanelli on this day in 1864, former Archbishop of #Wales Charles Green http://t.co/Kqo0E2q3MW
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 19, 2013

Died on this day in 2008, #Cardiff born lawyer, politican and gay rights campaigner. http://t.co/1pRYOpQtUc
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 19, 2013

20th August

Died on this day in 1795, #Llangadfan born radical William Jones http://t.co/lv1QojvdgV (A very good read). pic.twitter.com/wJX90BheEk
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 20, 2013

Died on this day in 1888, #Tregaron born politician, minister and anti-slavery campaigner Henry Richard http://t.co/iljxEE2dNu
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 20, 2013

Died on this day in 1926, All Blacks and Springboks beating captain for #Swansea and #Wales international Billy Trew http://t.co/nnzJ4nxtCq
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 20, 2013

21st August

Dear people of the world, you're welcome. http://t.co/qQ3nQnrEIy pic.twitter.com/vZ49ZSFewV
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 21, 2013

Born in Carmarthenshire on this day in 1948, Oscar winning costume designer Lindy Hemming http://t.co/Wq6j5leY3x pic.twitter.com/0HRpy2l1MU
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 21, 2013

Born in #Ynystawe on this day in 1889, professor, translator and grammarian of Cymraeg, Breton and Cornish https://t.co/bvTiOPxiNB
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 21, 2013

Making his debut for #Wales U21s on this day in 2007, Aaron Ramsey http://t.co/Qknu96RsT7 pic.twitter.com/IVq52iAzLl
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 21, 2013

Born on this day in 1954, #Cardiff and #Wales hooker Alan Phillips http://t.co/Oi6fpN5LzR
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 21, 2013

#Wales ladies put 15 passed Azerbaijan to record their biggest ever win on this day in 2010 http://t.co/mDftxtda3s @FAW_Womens
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 21, 2013

22nd August

Born in #BuilthWells on this day in 1962, nature presenter Iolo Williams http://t.co/hA3IgSZgB5 http://t.co/ACJwcpn7rN
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 22, 2013

Born in #Kidwelly on this day in 1865, #Wales' 100th rugby cap Stephen Thomas http://t.co/4ZWXYKu38c
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 22, 2013

23rd August

Died on this day in 1991, #Penmaenmawr producer who 'invented' the regeneration in Dr Who http://t.co/jwUjaCE2Hd pic.twitter.com/582tbFcoQs
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 23, 2013

Died on this day in 1962, #Pontypridd born VC recipient Robert Bye http://t.co/x8Wh2zWcMB
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 23, 2013

Born on this day in 1984, #Swansea and #Wales captain Ashley Williams http://t.co/JnWrPHxhJK
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 23, 2013

Born in #Newport on this day in 1983, #Wales international James Collins http://t.co/3M1lVYhEBY
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 23, 2013

Born in #Penclawdd on this day in 1916, rugby league international William Davies http://t.co/A36PHWgaXj
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 23, 2013

Born in #Brecon on this day in 1981, #Wales rugby international and golf buggy fan Andy Powell http://t.co/47recr2hxV
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 23, 2013

24th August

Born in #Brynaman on this day in 1943, #PenblwyddHapus @DafyddIwan http://t.co/zLX6NIMCOr http://t.co/kwNeMjyllf pic.twitter.com/LkJqdaczEj
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 24, 2013

Born in #BuilthWells on this day in 1866, #Wales international Caesar Jenkins (Arsenals first ever international) http://t.co/TGkzqu3gA7
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 24, 2013

Born in #Cilfynydd on this day in 1927, wine merchant and #Wales rugby international Glyn Davies http://t.co/o3ZymOuSCx
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 24, 2013

25th August

Died on this day in 1688, #Llanrumney born privateer and pirate Harri (Henry) Morgan http://t.co/OMOQhL8sb0 pic.twitter.com/JSlvVrZI5b
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 25, 2013

Born on #YnysMon on this day in 1846, minister and lecturer Rachel Davies (Rahel o Fôn) http://t.co/PZX0JLswTW
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 25, 2013

Died on this day in 1952, #Llangeithio born nationalist playwright James Kitchener Davies http://t.co/czVy6XcfdP
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 25, 2013

Born in #Abertillery on this day in 1906, #Newport and #Wales flanker Albert Fear http://t.co/K5StqGPzGn
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 25, 2013

Died on this day in 1960, #Nantgaredig born doctor and #Wales rugby international Tommy Jones-Davies http://t.co/xkPDh1Fl3b
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 25, 2013

26th August

On this day in 1906, #Cardiff's (ugly) coat of arms were granted http://t.co/0BveDHITOs pic.twitter.com/WmNEmKhOZv
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 26, 2013

Born in #Newport on this day in 1898, cricketer Leslie Jenkins http://t.co/uLfv8YuD7e
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 26, 2013

Died on this day in 1991, artist best known for engraving and stained glass Jon Petts http://t.co/1Hom9rcumB
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 26, 2013

Born in #Pengam on this day in 1869, supporter of the American eisteddodau movement Edwin Griffiths http://t.co/ZJLl0sO2r4
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 26, 2013

Born in #Llanelli on this day in 1896, cricketer and umpire Dai Davies http://t.co/0P4lixbD78
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 26, 2013

27th August

Saunders Lewis, Valentine & Williams released from prison on this day in 1937 #BombingSchool http://t.co/KGcSkAvTxt pic.twitter.com/fvX7PdX17k
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 27, 2013

Born in #Llanlyfni on this day in 1954, Cymraeg singer and @Cymdeithas campaigner Bryn Fôn http://t.co/xxgbOupfJJ pic.twitter.com/qJJLmgLJvA
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 27, 2013

Died on this day in 1591, Catrin o Ferain http://t.co/FUv8gu4LSv
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 27, 2013

Born in #Prestatyn on this day in 1973, international goalkeeper Danny Coyne http://t.co/t4SAO4nS4y
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 27, 2013

Born in #Pontyffynon on this day in 1894, dual code international Ike Fowler http://t.co/HfNlsL1ziF
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 27, 2013

28th August

Grand slamming, antique dealing carry on actor Windsor Davies, born on this day in 1930 http://t.co/8CMgB84zYI pic.twitter.com/ZJePeVyaUo
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 28, 2013

Died on this day in 388, Macsen Wledig, Roman Emperor #Mabinogion http://t.co/ESQ73rzF3Q
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 28, 2013

Died on this day in 1911, #Scethrog born #Wales lock Jack Williams http://t.co/46flbUQ3Ad
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 28, 2013

29th August

On this day in 1960, the brawl in #Porthcawl. Amazing videos via this link #Boxing http://t.co/vx0E9l3zfo pic.twitter.com/QrIhlQTJnq
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 29, 2013

Died on this day in 2013, #Trebanog born #Wales rugby international & broadcaster Cliff Morgan http://t.co/AzVWLa0kcx pic.twitter.com/ckoTMZjwot
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 29, 2013

Died on this day in 1958, Llanllwchaiarn born #Wales international & 1925 FA Cup finalist with #Cardiff Harry Beadles http://t.co/xR9zK8AQAy
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 29, 2013

Born in #Bancyfelin on this day in 1982, #Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips http://t.co/ExSV7mwyhE
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 29, 2013

Died on this day in 1970, #Swansea born tinplater and #Wales rugby international Dick Huxtable http://t.co/miCCGGbClE
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 29, 2013

Died on this day in 1996, #Neath born cricketer Dillwyn Thomas http://t.co/nKRiIFXfe4
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 29, 2013

30th August

Died on this day in 1979, #Swansea born physicist and 'code breaker' C E Wynn-Williams http://t.co/sdKQU4jnjr pic.twitter.com/O2Aqp9Bbg1
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 30, 2013

Born in #Chepstow on this day in 1887, architect and #Wales hockey international Eric Francis http://t.co/v6k5faInRA
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 30, 2013

Died on this day in 1960, Carmarthenshire born “flying ace” James Ira Thomas Jones http://t.co/oCGdnXPGcj
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 30, 2013

Died on this day in 1932, Llandovery born teacher and #Wales rugby international Conway Rees http://t.co/znePFvpaFA
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 30, 2013

31st August

Happy independence day #Malaysia, free from Brit subjugation on this day in 1957 #HariMerdeka http://t.co/gSJGjkOnzR pic.twitter.com/RNMhtagST2
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 31, 2013

Happy independence day #Trinidad and #Tobago, free from Brit subjugation on this day in 1962 http://t.co/rG90KvCMmL pic.twitter.com/7udl92pDQF
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 31, 2013

Born in Llanfihangel Crucornau on this day in 1921, writer and nationalist Raymond Williams http://t.co/YFmMqpYYLQ pic.twitter.com/yKixc3uIRL
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 31, 2013

Born in #Carmarthen of this day in 1981, #Wales scrum-half Dwayne Peel http://t.co/dw5Amk3qwX pic.twitter.com/0lNmW4hryo
— Welsh not British (@welshnotbritish) August 31, 2013