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August 14, 1967: UK Government Shuts Down Pirate Radio Aug 14, 2021

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The passing of the UK Marine Broadcasting Offences Act cut income access to an offshore radio station known as Radio Caroline. The legislation outlawed pirate radio and prompted the BBC, now void of competition, to start a nationwide station called Radio 1.

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August 13, 1882: King Matsebe Sekhukhune I Assassinated Aug 13, 2021

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Sixty-eight-year-old South African ruler Matsebe Sekhukhune I died by assassination following his release from more than a year of imprisonment. His reign over the Bapedi nation came to an end on the orders of his half-brother, Mampuru.

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August 12, 1980: Sunset Strip Killer’s Apartment Searched Aug 12, 2021

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The investigation of Douglas Clark, known as the Sunset Strip Killer, continued as the police searched Clark’s apartment. Clark, along with his girlfriend Carol Bundy, had been arrested for the gruesome murders of at least six women in the Los Angeles area.

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August 11, 1994: Carlton Jewelry Heist Aug 11, 2021

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The Carlton Cannes Hotel in the south of France fell victim to one of the most lucrative jewelry heists in history. The infamous robbery produced zero evidence. Guest hosted by Richard Rossner from Unexplained Mysteries, a Spotify Original from Parcast.

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August 10, 1977: Son of Sam Arrested Aug 10, 2021

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David Berkowitz was arrested in Yonkers, New York for the murder of six people. Berkowitz admitted to being the “Son of Sam” when police entered his home, and divulged his plan to kill more people at a nightclub in the Hamptons if they hadn't arrived.

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August 9, 2014: Michael Brown Killed Aug 09, 2021

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Following an altercation with a convenience store clerk in Ferguson, Missouri, unarmed Black teenager Michael Brown was shot and killed by 28-year-old white police officer Darren Wilson.

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August 8, 1886: Dismembered Body Discovered Aug 08, 2021

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In Connecticut, a man walking his dog found pieces of a human body inside a crate.

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August 7, 1978: Love Canal Disaster Aug 07, 2021

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President Jimmy Carter declared a federal emergency in Love Canal, New York, due to widespread chemical contamination. The environmental crisis had been decades in the making.

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August 6, 2005: Banco Central Heist Aug 06, 2021

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In Brazil, a group of robbers entered the Banco Central building through a hidden underground tunnel and made off with the equivalent of $95 million U.S. dollars.

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August 5, 1305: William Wallace Captured Aug 05, 2021

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Scottish patriot William Wallace was arrested for treason by fellow Scotsman Sir John Menteith.

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