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