On this day in history
August 9
American
1945America drops the second atomic bomb on Nagasaki, killing about 70,000 people.
America drops the second atomic bomb on Nagasaki, killing about 70,000 people.
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1969Manson family killers murder Sharon Tate and four others in Los Angeles.
Manson family killers murder Sharon Tate and four others in Los Angeles.
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1974Nixon's resignation takes effect at noon; Gerald Ford becomes president.
Nixon's resignation takes effect at noon; Gerald Ford becomes president.
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World
1173Construction begins on the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Construction begins on the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
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