This Day In History
August 01
Columbus lands in South America Joseph Priestley discovers oxygen Sheridan takes command of Army of the Shenandoah First World War erupts First World War erupts in Europe PT-109 sinks; Lieutenant Kennedy is instrumental in saving crew Warsaw Revolt begins Shane released by Paramount Texans head for the thrills at Six Flags North Vietnamese accuse South Vietnam and the United States of attack An ex-Marine goes on a killing spree at the University of Texas Mysterious flood strikes North Vietnam Bush is suspended from flying with the Air National Guard Helsinki Final Act signed MTV makes its maiden broadcast MTV launches Pope John Paul II receives record-breaking advance Michael Johnson brings home second gold First drive-through ATM opens in China
Columbus lands in South America Joseph Priestley discovers oxygen Sheridan takes command of Army of the Shenandoah First World War erupts First World War erupts in Europe PT-109 sinks; Lieutenant Kennedy is instrumental in saving crew Warsaw Revolt begins Shane released by Paramount Texans head for the thrills at Six Flags North Vietnamese accuse South Vietnam and the United States of attack An ex-Marine goes on a killing spree at the University of Texas Mysterious flood strikes North Vietnam Bush is suspended from flying with the Air National Guard Helsinki Final Act signed MTV makes its maiden broadcast MTV launches Pope John Paul II receives record-breaking advance Michael Johnson brings home second gold First drive-through ATM opens in China
