August 27th in History

Michael Dobson | August 27
Krakatoa

Krakatoa erupts! Also, the shortest war in history takes place, LBJ and Pee Wee Herman are born, Haile Selassie dies, and it's Independence Day in Moldova!

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August 28th in History

Michael Dobson | August 28

Steam rail vs. horse-drawn rail in a desperate race! In other news, MLK gives the "I Have a Dream" speech, Goethe is born, Emmett Till is murdered, and it's National Cherry Turnover Day!

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