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Monday, 17 August 2026

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★ Born on this day 2 entries

1892
Mae West. Go up and see her sometime.
US 134 yrs ago
1921
Maureen O'Hara
US 105 yrs ago

► Events on this day 3 entries

1858
First bank in Hawaii opens.
US 168 yrs ago
1870
Mrs. Esther Morris becomes the first woman magistrate -- appointed Justice of the Peace in South Pass, Wyoming.
US 156 yrs ago
1969
Woodstock Festival ends.
US 57 yrs ago