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On this day in history, August 31, 1966, Harrier Jump Jet makes first flight

The Harrier Jump Jet made its first flight on this day in history, August 31, 1966. The warplane is known for its ability to take off vertically and hover like a helicopter.

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On this day in history, August 30, 1984, Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off for its maiden voyage

Space Shuttle Discovery flew into space for the first time on this day in history, Aug. 30, 1984. She had a crew of six and had a bit of a rocky start.

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On this day in history, August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina slams Gulf Coast, causing massive damage

Hurricane Katrina, on this day in history, Aug. 20, 2005, made landfall near New Orleans, Louisiana. The natural disaster caused major destruction and disruption.

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On this day in history, August 28, 1996, Prince Charles and Princess Diana officially divorce

Prince Charles and Princess Diana formally divorced on this day in history, Aug. 28, 1996, after years of a rocky relationship marred by controversy and infidelity.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.