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Monday, 17 August 2026

Day 229 of 2026 · 136 days remaining in the year · Week 34

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4 Births

4 Events

8 Total entries

★ Born on this day 4 entries

1786

Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier.

US Politics & Government 240 yrs ago

1892

Mae West. Go up and see her sometime.

US 134 yrs ago

1921

Maureen O'Hara

US 105 yrs ago

1943

Robert Diniro, actor.

US Arts & Culture 83 yrs ago

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

1950

Indonesia gains its independence.

US Politics & Government 76 yrs ago

1969

Woodstock Festival ends.

US 57 yrs ago