Historic Events and Birthdays 

Tragic Shooting

August 3, 2019: Tragic shooting at Walmart in El Paso, Texas, leaves  22 people dead.

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Historic Events

Christopher Columbus sets sail in  1492, and Irish diplomat Roger Casement is hanged in 1916.

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Jesse Owens

Jesse Owens wins gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics in the 100-meter sprint.

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NBA Formation

Formation of the National  Basketball Association in 1949.

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Lenny Bruce

Comedian Lenny Bruce found dead  in 1966, and U.S. air traffic  controllers go on strike in 1981.

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Ginsburg Confirmed

Senate confirms Supreme Court nominee Ruth Bader Ginsburg in 1993.

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Notable Birthdays

Various birthdays and notable figures in entertainment and sports.

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Entertainment

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