On this day in music history - The Flowers Suite, by Barbara Hills (2018):

The album The Flowers Suite,

by Barbara Hills,

was released on August 1, 2018.

On this day in music history - Transformation, by Sherry Finzer & Darin Mahoney (2013):

The album Transformation,

by Sherry Finzer & Darin Mahoney,

was released on August 1, 2013.

On this day in music history - August, by Amy Lauren (2010):

The album August,

by Amy Lauren,

was released on August 1, 2010.

On this day in music history - Blue Dream, by Fiona Joy Hawkins (2008):

The album Blue Dream,

by Fiona Joy Hawkins,

was released on August 1, 2008.

On this day in music history - Mystical America, by Laura Sullivan (2004):

The album Mystical America,

by Laura Sullivan,

was released on August 1, 2004.

On this day in television history - Fallen Angels (1993):

Fallen Angels,

was released in the United States on August 1, 1993,

and ran for two seasons, until November 19, 1995.
Produced by Sydney Pollack and Steve Golin.

Writers:
William Horberg, Howard A. Rodman, Cornell Woolrich, Raymond Chandler, Steven Katz, Jon Robin Baitz, James Ellroy, Scott Frank, William Campbell Gault, C. Gaby Mitchell, Amanda Silver, Frank E. Smith, Jim Thompson, Bruno Fischer, David Goodis, Dashiell Hammett, Evan Hunter, Don MacPherson, Scott McGehee, Walter Mosley, Frank Pugliese, Allan Scott, David Siegel, Mickey Spillane, Alan Trustman, Richard Wesley, Donald E. Westlake.

Presented by Lynette Walden.
Narrated by Miguel Ferrer.
Opening theme by Elmer Bernstein.

Cast:
Gary Oldman, Gabrielle Anwar, Dan Hedaya, Wayne Knight, Meg Tilly, Tom Hanks, Marg Helgenberger, Jon Polito, Bruno Kirby, Joe Mantegna, Vinessa Shaw, Patrick Breen, J.E. Freeman, Kathy Kinney, Peter Gallagher, Bonnie Bedelia, Nancy Travis, John C. Reilly, Isabella Rossellini, Laura Dern, Alan Rickman, Robin Bartlett, Michael Vartan, Diane Lane, Gary Busey, Tim Matheson, David Bottomley, Aimee Graham, Dick Miller, Elaine Hendrix, Ken Lerner, James Woods, Mädchen Amick, Johnathon Schaech, Danny Trejo, Edward Bunker, Kiefer Sutherland, Brendan Fraser, Bruce Ramsay, Peter Coyote, Eric Stoltz, Richard Portnow, Estelle Harris, Jennifer Grey, Dana Delany, Marcia Gay Harden, William Petersen, Adam Baldwin, Benicio del Toro, Bill Pullman, Dan Hedaya, Kim Coates, Jon Favreau, Dean Norris, Jack Nance, Bert Remsen, Grace Zabriskie, Heather Graham, Miguel Ferrer, Grace Zabriskie, Lucinda Jenney, Peter Dobson, Peter Berg, Michael Rooker, Laura San Giacomo, Peter Berg, Arnold Vosloo, Kristin Minter, Darren McGavin, Christopher Lloyd, Danny Glover, Kelly Lynch, Ron Rifkin, Dan Hedaya, Miguel Sandoval, Valeria Golino, Bill Nunn, Giancarlo Esposito, Cynda Williams, Roger Guenveur Smith.

On this day in movie history - Young Guns II (1990):

Young Guns II,

directed by Geoff Murphy,

written by John Fusco,

was released in the United States on August 1, 1990.
Music by Alan Silvestri and Jon Bon Jovi.

Cast:
Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, Christian Slater, William Petersen, Alan Ruck, R.D. Call, James Coburn, Balthazar Getty, Jack Kehoe, Robert Knepper, Tom Kurlander, Viggo Mortensen, Leon Rippy, Tracey Walter, Bradley Whitford, Scott Wilson, Jenny Wright, John Hammil, William J. Fisher, Carlotta Garcia, Joy Bouton, Albert Trujillo, Alina Arenal, John Alderson, Lee de Broux, Sixto Joost, Rudy Sena, Adam Taylor, Redmond Gleeson, David Paul Needles, Jerry Gardner, Domingo Ambriz, Sonny Skyhawk, Richard Schiff, Stephan Kraus, Nick Gomez, Mark Bustamante, Airen Balen, Don Simpson, Holt Parker, Tony Frank, Frank Fierro Jr., Rene L. Moreno, Chief Buddy Redbow, Danielle Blanchard, Joey Hamlin, Alexis Alexander, Ginger Lynn, Iris Pappas, Ed Adams, Mark Silverstein, Boots Southerland, Bud Stout, Howard Young, John Fusco, Walter Feldbusch, Bo Greigh, Thomas Byrd, Donald Guideau, Robert Harvey, Ted Kairys, William Upchurch, Michael Eiland, Jon Bon Jovi, Don 'Tex' Clark, Rusty Lee, Kerry Wallum.

On this day in music history - Ashes To Ashes, by David Bowie (1980):

The song Ashes To Ashes,

by David Bowie,

was released on August 1, 1980.

On this day in movie history - American Graffiti (1973):

American Graffiti,

directed by George Lucas,

written by George Lucas, Gloria Katz and Willard Huyck,

was released in the United States on August 1, 1973.
Music by Kim Fowley, Karin Green and George Lucas.

Cast:
Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat, Charles Martin Smith, Cindy Williams, Candy Clark, Mackenzie Phillips, Wolfman Jack, Bo Hopkins, Manuel Padilla Jr., Beau Gentry, Harrison Ford, Jim Bohan, Jana Bellan, Deby Celiz, Lynne Marie Stewart, Terence McGovern, Kathleen Quinlan, Ty Crowley, Scott Beach, John Brent, Gordon Analla, John Bracci, Jody Carlson, Del Close, Chuck Dorsett, Stephen Knox, Joe Miksak, George Meyer, James Cranna, Johnny Weissmuller Jr., William Niven, Al Nalbandian, Bob Pasaak, Christopher Pray, Susan Richardson, Fred Ross, Jan Dunn, Charlie Murphy, Ed Greenberg, Lisa Herman, Mark Anger, Kay Lenz, Caprice Schmidt, Joe Spano, Debralee Scott, Ron Vincent, Donna Wehr, Cam Whitman, Jan Wilson, Suzanne Somers, Flash Cadillac, Linda Christensen, Jeannette Dilger, Dennis Falt, Warren Knight, Paul Lambert, Ken Martinez, Rick May, Sam McFadin, Kris Moe, Linn Phillips III, George Robinson.

August in music history - I’m John Lee Hooker, by John Lee Hooker (1959):

The album I’m John Lee Hooker,

by John Lee Hooker,

was released in August 1959.
Exact release date unknown.

On this day in movie history - Deadline for Murder (1946):

Deadline for Murder,

directed by James Tinling,

written by Irving Cummings Jr.,

was released in the United States on August 1, 1946.
Music by Rudy Schrager.

Cast:
Paul Kelly, Kent Taylor, Sheila Ryan, Jerome Cowan, Renee Carson, Marion Martin, Joan Blair, Eddie Marr, Matt McHugh, Jody Gilbert, Emory Parnell, John Ardell, Larry J. Blake, Tom Burton, André Charlot, Chick Collins, Lester Dorr, Jimmie Dundee, Frank Eldredge, Herbert Evans, Bruce Fernald, Cay Forester, Stewart Garner, Art Gilmore, Ernest Hilliard, Thomas E. Jackson, Eddie Kane, Mary Moore, Jack Mulhall, William Newell, Spec O’Donnell, Jimmy O’Gatty, Joey Ray, Syd Saylor, Clarence Straight, Phil Tead, Ray Teal, Lillian West, Chalky Williams, Charles Williams, Guy Zanette.

On this day in movie history - Crime Unlimited (1935):

Crime Unlimited,

directed by Ralph Ince,

written by Brock Williams and Ralph Smart,

based on the novel by David Hume,

was released in the United Kingdom on August 1, 1935.

Cast:
Esmond Knight, Lilli Palmer, Cecil Parker, George Merritt, Richard Grey, Raymond Lovell, Graham Soutten, Peter Gawthorne, Wyndham Goldie, Jane Millican, Stella Arbenina, Bellenden Clarke, Sara Allgood, Cathleen Cavanagh, Wally Patch.

Born on this day – Saskia Post:

Saskia Post

Actress

August 1, 1960 – March 16, 2020

Credits:

A Country Practice (1985–1988); All Together Now (1991); Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1995); Bliss (1985); City Homicide (2010); Dogs in Space (1986); Eugenie Sandler P.I. (2000); Gary Petty (2000); Ladykiller (1996); Melba (1988); Ocean Girl (1996); One Night Stand (1984); Proof (1991); Return to Eden (1986); Short Cuts (2002); Sons and Daughters (1982–1983); The Sullivans (1982–1983); Throbbin' 84 (2024); True Love and Chaos (1997).

Born on this day – Nicoletta Machiavelli:

Nicoletta Machiavelli

Actress

August 1, 1944 – November 15, 2015

Credits:

A History of Dollars (2008); A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die (1967); A Pocketful of Chestnuts (1970); An Indian Named Joe (2009); Anyone Can Play (1967); Bawdy Tales (1973); Beyond Good and Evil (1977); Candy (1968); Carnal Circuit (1969); Dirty Weekend (1973); Especial pop (1969); Eurocrime! The Italian Cop and Gangster Films That Ruled the '70s (2012); Evil Pleasure (1975); Garter Colt (1968); I nostri mariti / Segment: Il Marito di Roberta (1966); It Takes a Thief (1969); Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die (1966); La coppia (1973); La fuite en avant (1980); L'amante dell'Orsa Maggiore (1971); L'année sainte (1976); L'autunno del generale (1982); L'homme au cerveau greffé (1972); Lungo il fiume e sull'acqua (1973); Matchless (1967); Merkwürdige Lebensgeschichte des Friedrich Freiherrn von der Trenck (1973); Navajo Joe (1966); Necropolis (1970); No Room to Die (1969); No Way Out (1973); Odia il prossimo tuo (1968); Policeman (1971); Review (1969); Scarabea - wieviel Erde braucht der Mensch? (1969); Someone Is Bleeding (1974); Temptation (1969); That Most Important Thing: Love (1975); The Hills Run Red (1966); The Ravine (1969); Those Daring Young Men in Their Jaunty Jalopies (1969); Thrilling / Segment: L'autostrada del sole (1965); Tough Cop (1976); Una questione d'onore (1966).