THURSDAY, Aug. 15, 2024

On this day...

1945-South Korea liberated from Japanese rule

1947-India becomes independent, Islamic part becomes Pakistan

1948-Republic of Korea (South Korea) proclaimed (National Day)

1960-UFO is sighted by 3 California patrolmen

1971-Bahrain gains independence from Britain

1971-President Nixon announces 90-day freeze on wages, prices & rents

1973-Black September kills 3 wounds 55 Athens

1974-South Korean President Park Chung-hee escapes assassination

1978-House of Reps approves (233-169), 39-month extension for ERA

1986-President Reagan decides to support a replacement for the Challenger

1988-NYC begins $70 million program to rebuild 900 Bronx apartments

1992-Colombo '92 closes in Genoa, Italy