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Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton Born / Construction began on Leaning Tower of Pisa - August 9 Aug 09, 2020

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Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, philanthropist and wife of Alexander Hamilton, was born on this day in 1757. / On this day in 1173, the foundation stones for the Leaning Tower of Pisa were laid.

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The Battle of Amiens / 8888 Uprising - August 8 Aug 08, 2020

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The Battle of Amiens began on this day in 1918, starting the 100 Days Offensive that ended World War I. / On this day in 1988, massive strikes and protests broke out around Myanmar in opposition to the government.

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The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution Was Passed / Kon-Tiki arrived at Raroia atoll - August 7 Aug 07, 2020

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The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was passed on this day in 1964. / On this day in 1947, Thor Heyerdahl and his crew made it to the Raroia atoll in Polynesia on a raft called the Kon-Tiki.

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The U.S. Bombed Hiroshima / First website went live to public - August 6 Aug 06, 2020

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The United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, on this day in 1945. / On this day in 1991, the first ever website was made publicly available.

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The Women Airforce Service Pilots Was Formed / Gowrie Conpsiracy - August 5 Aug 05, 2020

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The Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASP, was formed on this day in 1943. / On this day in 1600, John Ruthven, 3rd earl of Gowrie, and his younger brother Alexander Ruthven were killed under mysterious circumstances.

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Lizzie Borden's Parents Were Murdered / Germany Schaefer stole first base - August 4 Aug 04, 2020

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Lizzie Borden's parents were murdered on this day in 1892. / On this day, baseball player Herman "Germany" Schaefer stole first base from second base.

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Jesse Owens Won His First Olympic Gold Medal / La Scala opera house inaugurated - August 3 Aug 03, 2020

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Jesse Owens won the first of his four gold medals at the Berlin Olympic Games on this day in 1936. / La Scala opera house was inaugurated on this day in 1778.

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Hitler Became Führer / Berta Lutz born - August 2 Aug 02, 2020

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Hitler united both the chancellorship and presidency of Germany on this day in 1934. / On this day in 1874, scientist and women's rights activist Berta Lutz was born.

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Caroline Herschel Discovered a Comet / Jackie Ormes born - August 1 Aug 01, 2020

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Caroline Herschel became the first woman to discover a comet on this day in 1786. / On this day in 1911, cartoonist Jackie Ormes was born.

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Alhambra Decree Issued / Germany deployed fighters against Night Witches - July 31 Jul 31, 2020

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Ferdinand and Isabella issued the Alhambra Decree on this day in 1492. / On this day, Germany targeted the Soviets' 588th Night Bomber Regiment, aka the Night Witches, with tracers and deployed night fighters.

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