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Today in History: August 30, Shackelton's Endurance crew rescued

On Aug. 30, 1916, on his fourth attempt, explorer Ernest Shackelton successfully returned to Elephant Island in Antarctica to rescue 22...

Today in History: August 28, MLK delivers "I Have a Dream" speech

Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech before an estimated 250,000 people in front of the Lincoln Memorial in...

Today in History: August 26, De Gaulle leads victory march through Paris

On Aug. 26, 1944, French Gen. Charles de Gaulle braved the threat of German snipers as he led a victory march in Paris, which had just...

Today in History: August 19, last U.S. combat troops leave Iraq

Today is Monday, Aug. 19, the 232nd day of 2024. There are 134 days left in the year.

Today in History: August 18, 19th Amendment gives women the vote

On Aug. 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, guaranteeing American women's right to vote, was ratified as Tennessee became...

Today in History: August 17, Clinton admits to Lewinsky affair

Today in history: On August 17, 1998, President Bill Clinton gave grand jury testimony via closed-circuit television from the White House…

Today in History: August 16, American music loses two legends

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Today in History: August 14, FDR signs Social Security Act