Walk In Dry Places

Wednesday, 26 August 2020

On This Day - August 26th


1924 - The Catastrophe of Smyrna: known as the Asia Minor Catastrophe to Greeks. The Ottoman army expels Greeks and other non-Turks from Asia Minor. (August 13 OS)

1996  - US President Bill Clinton signs welfare reform into law, representing major shift in welfare policy

1968 - "Hey Jude" single released by the Beatles (Billboard Song of the Year 1968, Billboard 10th biggest song of all time 2013)

1907 - Harry Houdini escapes from chains underwater at Aquatic Park in 57 seconds

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