Thursday, August 22, 2024

History for August 22

History for August 22 - On-This-Day.com 
Ray Bradbury 1920
  • 1770 - Australia was claimed under the British crown when Captain James Cook landed there.
  • 1775 - The American colonies were proclaimed to be in a state of open rebellion by England's King George III.
  • 1906 - The Victor Talking Machine Company of Camden, NJ began to manufacture the Victrola. The hand-cranked unit, with horn cabinet, sold for $200.
  • 1996 - U.S. President Clinton signed legislation that ended guaranteed cash payments to the poor and demanded work from recipients.

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