On this day in history
August 8
American
1974Richard Nixon announces he will resign the presidency over Watergate.
Richard Nixon announces he will resign the presidency over Watergate.
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World
1945The Soviet Union declares war on Japan and invades Manchuria.
The Soviet Union declares war on Japan and invades Manchuria.
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2008Russia invades Georgia as the Beijing Olympics open.
Russia invades Georgia as the Beijing Olympics open.
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2008The Beijing Olympics open with a spectacular ceremony.
The Beijing Olympics open with a spectacular ceremony.
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