Historical eventAugust 12023

Donald Trump

Former US President Donald Trump is indicted for his role in the January 6 United States Capitol attack, his third indictment in 2023.

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When
Tuesday, August 1 20233 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
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Dates: From 2023.

What happened

Donald John Trump is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021.

August 1 through the years

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  11. 2023Donald Trump

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  • October 142023 Australian Indigenous Voice referendumAustralians vote to reject a constitutional amendment that would have established an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
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  • June 8Donald TrumpFormer US President Donald Trump is indicted on federal charges of misusing classified information.

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August 1 2023 — 3 years ago, on a Tuesday.

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