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Every day has its unique history. Did something significant happen on your birthday? As we look back, August 20 stands out as ...
On August 30, 1963, the United States and the Soviet Union established the Washington-Moscow Hotline, a secure channel to ...
The Short SB.6 Seamew first flew on August 23, 1953, as Britain's carrier-based anti-submarine aircraft. Limited production ...
Lankford, a fugitive from police in two states who has confessed the thefts of 61 automobiles — one a police car in Ohio — since his escape from prison on July 26, today was on his way back to prison.
Jack went 0-for-2 on the night with a walk. For the year, he hit .219 in 24 games for the White Sox before being released at ...
2008: Illinois Sen. Barack Obama accepted the Democratic nomination for president and became the first Black presidential nominee from a major political party.
Aug. 26, 1920, the United Stated adopted the 19th amendment, widely recognized for ensuring women have the right to vote.
1975: Illinois Gov. Dan Walker signed a bill proposed by third graders at Dennis School in Decatur that made the monarch ...