CoM Moderators Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 1689 - Battle of Dunkeld fought in Scotland between supporters of King James VII of Scotland and troops of William of Orange1949 - Philadelphia fans cause A's to forfeit game when they riot over a trapped line drive by Rich Ashburn, Giants leading 4-2 in 9th declared winners1975 - US lightens trade embargo against Cuba1977 - American water skier Donna Patterson Brice sets women's high speed record 111.11 mph at Long Beach, California1991 - Conservative coup in the Soviet Union is crushed by popular resistance led by Boris Yeltsin in three days1992 - US Marshals move in on Randy Weaver's cabin in Ruby Ridge, Idaho to apprehend him on firearms charges; an 11 day stand-off ensues1994 - The last French troops pull out of Rwanda, ending their highly controversial mission there1994 - Ernesto Zedillo wins Mexican presidential election2018 - Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull calls for and wins a leadership vote 43-35 over Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton2020 - American golfer Scottie Scheffler makes birdie on 4 of final 5 holes to become 12th player in PGA Tour history to shoot 59 in 2nd round of the Northern Trust at TPC Boston More Historical Events » Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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