This Day in History: August

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Free Online Course: This Day in History: August provided by The Great Courses Plus is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for Less than 1 hour of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge.

Overview
  • Look back in time and examine the amazing events that happened on this day in history and which helped shape the world as we know it.

    Topics Covered:

    • 01: August 6, 1945: The United States Drops the First Atomic Bomb
    • 02: August 18, 1920: American Women Gain Voting Rights
    • 03: August 24, AD 79: Mount Vesuvius Destroys Pompeii
    • 04: August 30, 1797: Mary Shelley Is Born
    • 05: August 2, 1990: Iraq Invades Kuwait
    • 06: August 7, 1876: Mata Hari Is Born