John White Returns To Roanoke
August 17, 1590, John White returned to find that the colony of Roanoke had disappeared.
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Cyprus Becomes A Republic
August 16, 1960, Cyprus became an independent republic.
Macbeth Becomes King
August 15, 1057, Macbeth, the infamous King of Scotland, was killed in battle.
Atlantic Charter
August 14, 1941, Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the Atlantic Charter.
Aztec Empire Falls
August 13, 1521, the Aztec empire fell.
Edison Invents Phonograph
August 12, 1877, Thomas Edison invented the phonograph.
MLB Labor Strike
August 11, 1994, the MLB labor strike began.
RBG Sworn In
August 10, 1943, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was sworn in as an Associate Supreme Court Justice.
Pompey Defeated By Caesar
August 9, 48CE, Pompey suffered a devastating defeat at the hands of Julius Caesar.
Nixon Resigns
August 8, 1974, Richard Nixon announced his resignation from office.