This Day in History: August

Look back in time and examine the amazing events that happened on this day in history and which helped shape the world as we know it.

Topics Covered:

• 1: August 6, 1945: The United States Drops the First Atomic Bomb
• 2: August 18, 1920: American Women Gain Voting Rights
• 3: August 24, AD 79: Mount Vesuvius Destroys Pompeii
• 4: August 30, 1797: Mary Shelley Is Born
• 5: August 2, 1990: Iraq Invades Kuwait
• 6: August 7, 1876: Mata Hari Is Born