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On this day in history, August 27, 1963, civil rights pioneer W.E.B. Du Bois dies at age 95

August 27, 2024

On this day in history, August 27, 1963, civil rights pioneer W.E.B. Du Bois dies at age 95

On this day in history, Aug. 27, 1963, W.E.B. Du Bois — who grew up in Massachusetts and became a prominent sociologist, author, activist and co-founder of the NAACP — died at age 95.

On this day in history, August 26, 1978, Pope John Paul I is elected, would serve for only 33 days

August 26, 2024

On this day in history, August 26, 1978, Pope John Paul I is elected, would serve for only 33 days

Pope John Paul I was elected pope on this day in history, Aug. 26, 1978. He would serve as pope for just over a month before his sudden death at the age of 65.

August 25, 2024

On this day in history, August 25, 1916, National Park Service created under President Wilson

President Woodrow Wilson signed the National Park Service Organic Act into law on August 25, 1916, creating the National Park Service to oversee America's rapidly expanding system.

On this day in history, August 24, 1932, Amelia Earhart becomes first woman to fly solo coast-to-coast

August 24, 2024

On this day in history, August 24, 1932, Amelia Earhart becomes first woman to fly solo coast-to-coast

On this day in history, Aug. 24, 1932, Amelia Earhart flew solo across the U.S. nonstop — becoming the first woman to do so. Here are details about her remarkable flight and its aftermath.

On this day in history, August 23, 1973, a bank robbery in Sweden leads to 'Stockholm syndrome'

August 23, 2024

On this day in history, August 23, 1973, a bank robbery in Sweden leads to 'Stockholm syndrome'

The bank robbery and hostage situation that would lead to the coining of the phrase "Stockholm syndrome" began in Sweden on this day in history, August 23, 1973.

On this day in history, August 22, 1776, the British invade Brooklyn by sea

August 22, 2024

On this day in history, August 22, 1776, the British invade Brooklyn by sea

The British military invaded Brooklyn with an awesome show of force, landing 15,000 men by noon, on August 22, 1776, marking one of the darkest days of the American Revolution.

On this day in history, August 21, 1959, Hawaii becomes the 50th state: 'A stronger nation'

August 21, 2024

On this day in history, August 21, 1959, Hawaii becomes the 50th state: 'A stronger nation'

Hawaii officially became a U.S. state on this day in history, August 21, 1959, after more than half a century as a territory. The day is known as "Statehood Day."

On this day in history, August 20, 2017, legendary comedian Jerry Lewis dies at 91

August 20, 2024

On this day in history, August 20, 2017, legendary comedian Jerry Lewis dies at 91

Jerry Lewis, an American comedian and actor who spent decades supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association, died on this day in history, Aug. 20, 2017.

On this day in history, August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment is ratified, granting women the right to vote

August 18, 2024

On this day in history, August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment is ratified, granting women the right to vote

The 19th Amendment to the Constitution, securing the right to vote for women, was ratified on August 18, 1920. It's considered one of the great landmarks in the fight for gender equality.

On this day in history, August 17, 1945, George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' is published

August 17, 2024

On this day in history, August 17, 1945, George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' is published

Written by visionary George Orwell, "Animal Farm," a political fable still studied all over the world, was published on this day in history, Aug. 17, 1945.