Notable people born on August 1

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People born on this day

Yves Saint LaurentFrench fashion designer (1936–2008)Born in 1936 · View source ↗1936

Georges CharpakFrench physicist (1924-2010)Born in 1924 · View source ↗1924

George de HevesyHungarian chemist (1885–1966)Born in 1885 · View source ↗1885

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on August 1, 2026

Moon phaseWaning gibbousCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction92 %

Distance to the Moon390,600 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearHorse · FireBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacLeoTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSt. Alphonsus Maria de’ LiguoriA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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