On this day in history
August 16
American
1977Elvis Presley dies at Graceland at age 42.
Elvis Presley dies at Graceland at age 42.
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World
1896Gold is discovered in the Klondike, sparking the great Yukon gold rush.
Gold is discovered in the Klondike, sparking the great Yukon gold rush.
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1960Cyprus gains independence from Britain.
Cyprus gains independence from Britain.
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