1. 1969: Woodstock festival begins Over half a million “hippies” flocked to a 600 acre dairy … On This Day, August 15thRead more
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On This Day, August 12th
1. 1990: “Sue” the Tyrannosaurus skeleton found Renowned fossil hunter Susan Hendrickson was out exploring near … On This Day, August 12thRead more
On This Day, August 11th
1. 1973: American Graffiti released in U.S. theaters It was was on this date in 1973 … On This Day, August 11thRead more
On This Day, August 10th
1. 1981 Pete Rose breaks National League hit record Infamous professional baseball player, Pete Rose, set … On This Day, August 10thRead more
On This Day, August 9th
1. 1988. N.W.A. releases Straight Outta Compton It was on this date in 1988 that “gangsta … On This Day, August 9thRead more
On This Day, August 8th
1. 1988: The first night game held at Chicago’s Wrigley Field. Photo: source[/caption] Wrigley Field in … On This Day, August 8thRead more
On This Day, August 5th
1. 1858: The transatlantic telegraph line completed Thanks primarily to the efforts made by American merchant … On This Day, August 5thRead more
On This Day, August 4th
1. 1936: Jesse Owens wins the gold medal for long jump It was on this date … On This Day, August 4thRead more
On This Day, August 3rd
1. 1492: Christopher Columbus sets sail It was on this day in 1492 the Italian-born explorer … On This Day, August 3rdRead more
On This Day, August 2nd
1.The beginning of the Persian Gulf War. On this day in 1990 the Iraqi army led … On This Day, August 2ndRead more