HistoryMilitary History: August 19 – On this day back in 1812 U.S. Navy frigate Constitution earns its name Old Ironsides – defeating the British warship Guerrière August 19, 2020
History History: August 18 – On this day back in 1920 the 19th Amendment ratified – women could not vote (2 vids) August 18, 2020
History History: August 16 – On this day back in 1897 Gold discovered in the Yukon, Alaska sparking the last great gold rush August 16, 2020
History History: August 15 – On this day back in 1945 Emperor Hirohito Announces Surrender to his nation (original surrender and 2nd vid) August 15, 2020
History History: August 14 – On this day back in 1945 Victory Day – Japan’s Surrender Made Public. VJ Day though is considered as 8/15 August 14, 2020
History History: August 13 – On this day back in 1961 The Berlin Wall is started to stop Germans from fleeing to freedom… August 13, 2020