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On This Day, August 25th

1. 1991: Michael Schumacher started his first Formula One race It was on this date in … On This Day, August 25thRead more

1. 1989: Pete Rose got banned from baseball It was on this date in 1989 that … On this day August 24Read more

1. 1989: Nolan Ryan gets his 5,000th strikeout It was on this date in 1989 that … On This Day, August 22ndRead more

1. 1964: The Beatles kick off their first major U.S. tour It was on this date … On This Day, August 19thRead more

1. 1992: Larry Bird decides to hang up the sneakers It was on this date in … On This Day, August 18thRead more

1. 1978: First transatlantic balloon flight It was on this date in 1978 that the Double … On This Day, August 17thRead more

1. 1977: “The King” Elvis Presley passed away Thousands upon thousands of fans flock to the … On This Day, August 16thRead more

1. 1969: Woodstock festival begins Over half a million “hippies” flocked to a 600 acre dairy … On This Day, August 15thRead more

1. 1990: “Sue” the Tyrannosaurus skeleton found Renowned fossil hunter Susan Hendrickson was out exploring near … On This Day, August 12thRead more

1. 1973: American Graffiti released in U.S. theaters It was was on this date in 1973 … On This Day, August 11thRead more