The month of August has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, at some that helped to shape the world in August 1924. – Three people are killed and 10 others are injured when a boiler fire erupts on the French battleship Courbet on August 1. The Courbet survives the fire and is eventually utilized during World War II. –Boca Raton, Florida,…