Today In History by Mr Blogger May 07, 2018 TODAY IN HISTORY 1/08/1834 - Slavery is abolished in the British Empire as the Slavery Abolition Act 1833 comes into force. Author : mide gabriel Share this Google Facebook Twitter More Digg Linkedin Stumbleupon Delicious Tumblr BufferApp Pocket Evernote Related Posts Today In History By Mr Blogger Mr Blogger 4/08/1984 - The Republic of Upper Volta changed its name to Burkina fasToday In History By Mr Blogger 22/8/1846 - The second Federal Republic of Mexico was established.