1998 - Quebec is not allowed to legally secede from Canada, because it needs Federal approval
1960 - The country of Senegal becomes independent from the Mali Federation
1940 - Russian exile, Leon Trotsky is wounded with an axe by Ramon Mercader & dies next day
1882 - Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture debuts in Moscow.
1866 - The American Civil War is formally declared over by President Andrew Johnson
This Day In Business
1920 - The first commercial radio station is introduced in Detroit, Michigan.
1965 - The Rolling Stones release the song "Satisfaction," their 1st number 1 hit in the US.
1000 - Stephen I of Hungary founds the state and Christian Kingdom, Hungary.
1991 - Dan Marino becomes highest paid NFL player ever signing a 5 year $25 million deal.
August 20th Holiday
Saint Stephen's Day (Hungary) - Celebrates the Foundation of State and the first King of Hungary, St. Stephen of Hungary.
Today's Birthday Trivia
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Today's Birthday Horoscope
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