August 26 1847 Liberia was proclaimed an independent republic. 1883 A massive volcanic eruption on the island of Krakatoa blew up most of the island…
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PHOTOS: Gallery from Friday’s WSOC exhibition vs KWU
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This Day In History — New Orleans is founded
August 25 1718 New Orleans was founded by French settlers and named after the Duke of Orleans. 1825 Uruguay declared its independence from Brazil. 1875…
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This Day In History — The British set fire to the White House
August 24 79 Mount Vesuvius erupted and buried the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum. 1572 70,000 French Protestants, or Huguenots, were killed in the St.…
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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 — 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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