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August the 5th
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2000 |
British actor, Alec Guinness, died at the age of 85. He is widely acknowledged as having been one of the most talented actors of the 20th century. |
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1993 |
The first ever, and most popular, trading card game, Magic: the Gathering, was released. |
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1963 |
Nuclear testing was banned after a treaty was signed by the United States, United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union. |
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1962 |
Actress, Marilyn Monroe was found dead in her Los Angeles home. |
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1930 |
Astronaut, Neil Armstrong, was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio. Along with fellow astronaut Buzz Aldrin, he was the first human to set foot on the Moon. |
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1906 |
American director, John Huston, was born in Nevada, Missouri. He was one of the most celebrated directors of the mid 20th century. |
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1884 |
Construction of the Statue of Liberty began in New York. |
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1620 |
The Mayflower set sail from the port of Southampton, England. It was the ship that transported the Pilgrims from Plymouth, England, to Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts (United States). |
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1100 |
Henry I was crowned King of England. |
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