Viking 2
September 3, 1976, Viking 2 successfully landed on the surface of Mars
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Great London Fire Begins
September 2, 1666, the Great London Fire began.
Rear Window
September 1, 1954, Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window opened.
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan
August 31, 1991, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan declared independence from the Soviet Union.
Burgess Shale Fossils Discovered
August 30, 1909, Charles Walcott discovered the Burgess Shale fossils.
Obama Nominated
August 27, 2008, Barack Obama became the first African American to be nominated for president.
Mona Lisa Stolen
August 21, 1911, the Mona Lisa was stolen.
Viking I
August 20, 1975, the Viking 1 was successfully launched.
Edward I Crowned
August 19, 1274, Edward I was crowned King of England.
Woodstock Ends
August 18, 1969, Woodstock ended.