THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2024

On this day

1775-King George III proclaims colonies to be in open rebellion

1864-Geneva Convention signed, by 12 nations

1910-Japan annexes Korea

1911-Mona Lisa stolen from Louvre

1951-Harlem Globetrotters play in Olympic Stadium, Berlin before 75,052

1968-First papal visit to Latin America (Pope Paul VI arrives in Bogota)

1979-200 black leaders, meet in NY, to support Andrew Young

1982-Gen. Ariel Sharon urges Palestinians to discuss peaceful coexistence

1986-NASA announces tests designed to verify ignition pressure dynamics

1987-Madonna's "Who's "That Girl," single goes No. 1

1988-Australia unveils first platinum coin (Koala)

1988-NBC premieres "Later" with Bob Costas (1st guest Linda Ellerbee)

1989-First complete ring around Neptune discovered