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On This Day, August 30th

1. 1963: The Moscow-Washington Hotline was established It was on this date in 1963 that the … On This Day, August 30thRead more

1. 1991: Michael Schumacher started his first Formula One race It was on this date in … On This Day, August 25thRead 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. 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. 1858: The transatlantic telegraph line completed Thanks primarily to the efforts made by American merchant … On This Day, August 5thRead more

1.The beginning of the Persian Gulf War. On this day in 1990 the Iraqi army led … On This Day, August 2ndRead more

1. 1899: Ernest Hemingway was born It was on this date in 1899 that one of … On This Day, July 21stRead more

1. 1969: Neil Armstrong became first man to walk on the moon. “That’s one small step … On This Day, July 20thRead more

1. 1997 Gianni Versace is a victim of shooting spree It was on this date in … On This Day, July 15thRead more