This Day In History — Nazi Germany and Soviet Union Sign Non-Aggression Treaty

August 23 1305 Scottish leader and national hero, William Wallace, was executed in London. 1914 Japan declared war on Germany in World War I. 1926…

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This Day In History — King George III proclaims American rebellion

August 22 1642 The English Civil War began between supporters of King Charles I (Royalists or Cavaliers) and those of Oliver Cromwell (Roundheads). 1775 King…

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An International Perspective: Welcoming International Students to FHSU

BY DANIEL SAENZ It is that time of the year again. Teary-eyed parents are dropping off their children as they start the next phase of…

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This Day In History — The Mona Lisa is stolen

August 21 1680 Pueblo Indians drove out the Spanish and took possession of Santa Fe, N.M. 1831 Nat Turner led an insurrection of slaves in…

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This Day In History — Reinhold Messner ascends Mount Everest

August 20 1964 As part of his Great Society policies, Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Economic Opportunity Act which, among other things, established the Head…

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This Day In History — Birthday of Bill Clinton

August 19 1812 The U.S. frigate Constitution, Old Ironsides, defeated the British ship Guerriere during the War of 1812. 1934 Germans voted to make Adolf…

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This Day In History — Ghengis Khan Dies

August 18 1227 Mongol conqueror Genghis Khan died in China. 1587 Virginia Dare became the first child of English parents born in North America. 1894…

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VIDEO: Shenyang Normal University Summer Camp — Day 3

VIDEO BY JUNWEN SU

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This Day In History — Alaska Gold rush begins

August 17 1807 Robert Fulton’s steamboat, the Clermont, began its trip up the Hudson River to Albany. 1863 Fort Sumter, S.C. was bombarded by Union…

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New Forsyth Library Exhibit Displays Kansas Landmarks Through Postcards

BY JADEN MOUNT The Fort Hays State University’s Forsyth Library in Hays, Kansas, has a new exhibit that features two landmarks in the state, the…

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