On This Day - August 21
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Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Let's look back at some of the most significant events in America and beyond that happened on this day, starting with...
1831: Nat Turner's Rebellion
Nat Turner led a failed slave uprising in the American South, resulting in 60 deaths before being suppressed by a 3,000-strong militia.
1858: Lincoln-Douglas Debates Began
Abraham Lincoln and Senator Stephen A. Douglas faced off in a series of historic debates during the Illinois Senate race, shaping national discourse on slavery.
1911: The Mona Lisa Heist
Three Italian laborers stole Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa from the Louvre; its 1913 recovery and media frenzy cemented the painting's legendary status.
1942: Disney's Bambi Premiered
The animated classic Bambi debuted in US theaters, enchanting audiences with its stunning animation and emotional storytelling.
1959: Hawaii Joined the Union
Hawaii officially became the 50th US state, marking America's expansion into the Pacific.
1962: Kennedy Ended Navy Control Over Guam
President John F. Kennedy revoked a 1941 order that had granted the US Navy authority over access to Guam.
1987: Dirty Dancing Hit Theaters
The iconic romance Dirty Dancing, starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, premiered, becoming a timeless box-office sensation.
2017: Great American Eclipse
A total solar eclipse swept across the continental US from Oregon to South Carolina—the first in nearly four decades.
Do you have more events (historical or not!) you'd like to share with the community? Post them below and let's reminisce together!
