histoireserepete (53)in #history • 3 years agoRE: 30 Days of History - Day XIIIIV. August 22, 1350 Upon Philip VI in 1350, John II succeeded as the King of France. Read:histoireserepete (53)in #history • 3 years agoRE: 30 Days of History - Day XIIIIII. August 22, 1864, The first of the four treaties of the geneva convention was signed on this day. Some of the 12…histoireserepete (53)in #history • 3 years agoRE: 30 Days of History - Day XIIIII. August 22, 1642 The first English Civil War began on this day in 1642. Battle broke out between Royalists and…histoireserepete (53)in #history • 3 years agoRE: 30 Days of History - Day XIIIII. August 20, 2000 One of the most successful sportsmen of all time, American golfer, Tiger Woods became, on this…histoireserepete (53)in #history • 3 years agoRE: 30 Days of History - Day XIIIII. August 20, 1972 Joint work between NASA and the University of London, Copernicus satellite is also known as…histoireserepete (53)in #history • 3 years agoRE: 30 Days of History - Day XIIII. August 20, 1959 Composed entirely of Islands, Hawaii was accepted on this day into the Union making it the 50th…histoireserepete (53)in #history • 3 years agoRE: 30 Days of History - Day X1IV. August 19, 2010 After killing thousands of Iraqis and destroying their country, U.S - “the model freedom…histoireserepete (53)in #history • 3 years agoRE: 30 Days of History - Day X1III. August 19, 1934 One of the worst leaders in human history was elected by over 38 million Germans. Goes to show…histoireserepete (53)in #history • 3 years agoRE: 30 Days of History - Day X1II. August 19, 1587 On this day in 1587, another European king started his rule. Sigismund III from the Vasa Family…histoireserepete (53)in #history • 3 years agoRE: 30 Days of History - Day XIV. August 18, 1838 The expedition exploring the Pacific Ocean and its surroundings set out this day in 1838. The…histoireserepete (53)in #history • 3 years agoRE: 30 Days of History - Day XIII. August 18, 1974, The Soviet Union’s final moon exploration, the Luna 24, soft-landed on the moon this day in 1974.histoireserepete (53)in #history • 3 years agoRE: 30 Days of History - Day XII. August 18, 1940 The “hardest Hay” occurred today in 1940 as the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force engaged in one…histoireserepete (53)in #history • 3 years agoRE: Day IX: Today in History - August 17, 2021IV. August 17, 1978 The first successful crossing of the Atlantic in a balloon was achieved by three Americans - Ben…histoireserepete (53)in #history • 3 years agoRE: Day IX: Today in History - August 17, 2021III. August 17, 1945 The declaration of Indonesian independence was made by the nationalist Sukarno and Mohammad…histoireserepete (53)in #history • 3 years agoRE: Day IX: Today in History - August 17, 2021II. August 17, 1903, Foundation for the famous Pulitzer Prizes was laid when Joe Pulitzer donated $1 million to…histoireserepete (53)in #history • 3 years agoRE: 30 Days of History - Day VIIIIV. August 16, 1977 Popular American singer and actor, Elvin Presley died of a heart attack in Tennessee. He died aged 42.histoireserepete (53)in #history • 3 years agoRE: 30 Days of History - Day VIIIIII. August 16, 1896 The crazy Canadian Gold rush of 1896 was triggered by the announcement of its discovery today.…histoireserepete (53)in #history • 3 years agoRE: 30 Days of History - Day VIIIII. August 16, 1858 The first transatlantic telegraph cable was launched today. To commemorate the great innovation…histoireserepete (53)in #history • 3 years agoRE: 30 Days of History - Day VIIIV. August 15, 1769 One of history’s powerful leaders was born on this day in 1769. Napoleon Bonaparte later became…histoireserepete (53)in #history • 3 years agoRE: 30 Days of History - Day VIIIII. On August 12, 1981, The first personal computer - the 5150 was unveiled by IBM - International Business…