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August 9, 1969: The Manson Family Murders Aug 09, 2020

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On this day in 1969, four members of the Manson Family broke into the home of Sharon Tate and Roman Polanksi. Just after midnight, they murdered Tate and her houseguests.

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August 8, 1963: The Great Train Robbery Aug 08, 2020

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On this day in 1963, a highly coordinated gang stole two and a half million British pounds from a mail train.

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August 7, 1934: Ban on “Ulysses” Struck Down Aug 07, 2020

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On this day in 1934, after months of deliberation, the U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed a ruling to remove the federal ban on James Joyce’s novel Ulysses.

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August 6, 1993: Louis Freeh Confirmed FBI Director Aug 06, 2020

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On this day in 1993, Louis J. Freeh was confirmed by the United States Senate as the 5th director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, where he would oversee some of the most infamous criminal cases in U.S. history.

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August 5, 1992: LAPD Officers Charged Aug 05, 2020

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On this day in 1992, four Los Angeles police officers were indicted on civil charges for violating Rodney King’s rights in an act of police brutality. Guest hosted by Alastair Murden from the Parcast original, Kingpins.

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August 4, 1944: Anne Frank Arrested Aug 04, 2020

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On this day in 1944, Nazi officers raided a spice and jam warehouse in Amsterdam. They discovered eight Jewish civilians and arrested them all, including fifteen-year-old Anne Frank.

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August 3, 1948: Alger Hiss’ Confrontation Day Aug 03, 2020

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On this day in 1948, the House Un-American Activities Committee held a highly anticipated congressional hearing, wherein Alger Hiss took to the stand to defend himself against accusations from Whittaker Chambers.

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August 2, 1980: Bologna Massacre Aug 02, 2020

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On this day in 1980, neo-fascists bombed a train station in Bologna, Italy, killing eighty-five people and injuring more than two-hundred.

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August 1, 1921: The Assassination of Sid Hatfield Aug 01, 2020

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On this day in 1921, Sid Hatfield and his friend Ed Chambers were assassinated by agents of the Baldwin-Felts Detective Agency.

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July 31, 30 BCE: The Death of Mark Antony Jul 31, 2020

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On this day in 30 BCE, 53-year-old Mark Antony defended Egypt against Rome in the bloody Battle of Alexandria.