The Moscow-Washington Hotline
On August 30, 1963, the first message was sent on the Moscow-Washington hotline.
This Day in History
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Fifth World Forestry Congress
On August 29, 1960, the Fifth World Forestry Congress opened in Seattle, Washington.
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Woodstock
On August 18, 1969, Jimi Hendrix ended Woodstock with a two-hour performance that included one of the most iconic moments in music history.
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Birth of Herbert Hoover
Herbert Clark Hoover was born on August 10, 1874, in West Branch, Iowa.
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First International Polar Year
On August 1, 1882, the first International Polar Year (IPY) began.
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International Museum Day
On May 18, 1977, the first International Museum Day was celebrated around the world.
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Battle of Spotsylvania Court House
On May 8, 1864, the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House began.
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Launch of Pioneer 11
On April 5, 1973 (some sources cite April 6 UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), the Pioneer 11 space probe launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
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Discovery of the Terracotta Warriors
On March 29, 1974, the Terracotta Warriors were discovered. The collection of over 8,000 life-sized figures is the largest pottery figurine group found in China.
