Category: Today In History

  • Great London Fire Begins

    Great London Fire Begins

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 2, 1666, the Great London Fire began.

  • Rear Window

    Rear Window

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 1, 1954, Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window opened.

  • Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan

    Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan

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    Morgan O’Brien

    August 31, 1991, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan declared independence from the Soviet Union.

  • Burgess Shale Fossils Discovered

    Burgess Shale Fossils Discovered

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    Morgan O’Brien

    August 30, 1909, Charles Walcott discovered the Burgess Shale fossils.

  • Obama Nominated

    Obama Nominated

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    Morgan O’Brien

    August 27, 2008, Barack Obama became the first African American to be nominated for president.

  • Mona Lisa Stolen

    Mona Lisa Stolen

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    Morgan O’Brien

    August 21, 1911, the Mona Lisa was stolen.

  • Viking I

    Viking I

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    Morgan O’Brien

    August 20, 1975, the Viking 1 was successfully launched.

  • Edward I Crowned

    Edward I Crowned

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    Morgan O’Brien

    August 19, 1274, Edward I was crowned King of England.

  • Woodstock Ends

    Woodstock Ends

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    Morgan O’Brien

    August 18, 1969, Woodstock ended.

  • John White Returns To Roanoke

    John White Returns To Roanoke

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    Morgan O’Brien

    August 17, 1590, John White returned to find that the colony of Roanoke had disappeared.