1963⚡ Event
Martin Luther King Jr. delivers 'I Have a Dream' speech
Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
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This Week in History: Week 35
August 26 – September 1
Over 109 historical moments took place during these 7 days of the calendar year. Explore our curated digest of the most world-changing events, iconic births, and notable deaths.
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Major Events (August 26 – September 1)(20)
1963⚡ Event
MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech
Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
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1964⚡ Event
South Vietnamese Power-Sharing Arrangement
South Vietnamese junta leader Nguyễn Khánh entered into a triumvirate power-sharing arrangement with rival generals Trần Thiện Khiêm and Dương Văn Minh.
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1968⚡ Event
The Beatles Release "Hey Jude"
The Beatles released "Hey Jude", which became the then-longest single to top the UK charts.
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1970⚡ Event
Women's Strike for Equality
Betty Friedan and the National Organization for Women organized the Women's Strike for Equality in New York City, in which 50,000 women protested the continuing lack of gender equality.
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1973⚡ Event
Stockholm Hostage Situation Ends
Swedish police ended a seven-day hostage crisis in Stockholm, an event that led to the coining of the term 'Stockholm syndrome' due to the hostages bonding with their captors.
1979⚡ Event
Warrenpoint Ambush and Mountbatten Assassination
During The Troubles, the IRA ambushed and killed 18 British soldiers near Warrenpoint and assassinated Lord Mountbatten on his boat at Mullaghmore.
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1980⚡ Event
Harvey's Resort Hotel Bombing
A bomb was planted at Harvey's Resort Hotel in Stateline, Nevada, which the FBI later described as the most complex improvised explosive device ever created.
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1984⚡ Event
Rajneesh movement bioterror attack
Followers of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh deliberately infected people in The Dalles, Oregon, with Salmonella. This was the first and largest bioterrorist attack in United States history.
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1987⚡ Event
Ryugyong Hotel Construction Begins
Construction commenced on the Ryugyong Hotel in Pyongyang, North Korea, which would become the country's tallest building.
1990⚡ Event
Stevie Ray Vaughan Helicopter Crash
American musician Stevie Ray Vaughan, a highly influential blues guitarist, died in a helicopter crash. He was known for his role in the 1980s blues revival.
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1991⚡ Event
Libero Grassi murdered
Italian businessman Libero Grassi was killed by the Sicilian Mafia in Palermo. He had taken a public stand against their extortion demands.
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1993⚡ Event
Galileo Spacecraft Flies by Asteroid Ida
The NASA spacecraft Galileo passed by the asteroid 243 Ida, capturing the first known images of an asteroid moon.
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1996⚡ Event
Vnukovo Airlines Flight 2801 crash
Vnukovo Airlines Flight 2801 crashed on approach to Svalbard Airport, Norway. All 141 people on board were killed.
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2006⚡ Event
Comair Flight 5191 Crash
Comair Flight 5191 crashed at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky, killing 49 of the 50 people on board. This event led to modified air traffic control rules.
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2008⚡ Event
Russia Recognizes Abkhazia and South Ossetia Independence
After a ceasefire was reached in the Russo-Georgian War, Russia recognized the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
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2009⚡ Event
Clashes in Kokang
The Myanmar military junta and ethnic armies began three days of violent clashes in the region of Kokang.
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2015⚡ Event
Journalists Murdered on Live Television
Two American journalists were murdered on live television while conducting an interview in Moneta, Virginia.
2021⚡ Event
Thomson-East Coast MRT Line Phase 2 Opens
The second phase of the Thomson-East Coast MRT line in Singapore began service.
2022⚡ Event
Phoenix Mass Shooting
A mass shooting occurred in Phoenix, Arizona, resulting in 33 fatalities and five injuries.
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Notable Deaths This Week(15)
2016🕊️ Death
Cookie (cockatoo)
Cookie was an Australian Major Mitchell's cockatoo, known as the oldest recorded parrot.
2016🕊️ Death
Juan Gabriel
Juan Gabriel, a Mexican singer and songwriter, has died. He was born in 1950.
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2017🕊️ Death
Mireille Darc
Mireille Darc, a French actress and model, has died. She was born in 1938.
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2018🕊️ Death
Neil Simon
American playwright and author Neil Simon died. He was born in 1927.
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2020🕊️ Death
Chadwick Boseman
Chadwick Boseman, an American actor and playwright, has died. He was born in 1976.
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2023🕊️ Death
Bob Barker
American television game show host Bob Barker died. He was born in 1923.
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2024🕊️ Death
Sven-Göran Eriksson
Swedish footballer and manager Sven-Göran Eriksson died. He was born in 1948.
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2024🕊️ Death
Sid Eudy
American actor and professional wrestler Sid Eudy died. He was born in 1960.
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2024🕊️ Death
Steve Silberman
Steve Silberman, an American writer and journalist, has died. He was born in 1957.
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