1994 - International terrorist Carlos the Jackal captured in Sudan
1969 - The grand opening of the Woodstock Music and Art festival takes place
1960 - The republic of Congo declares independence from France
1945 - Wartime gas rationing ended in the U.S.
1945 - Japan surrenders and this concludes the end of WW2 for America
This Day In Business
1945 - World Series radio rights are sold to Gillette for $150,000 - Ford had previously held the rights since 1934
1939 - Wizard of Oz premieres at the famous Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood.
1519 - Spanish conquistador Pedro Arias Davila founds Panama City, Panama.
1993 - Nolan Ryan won his final game as a major league pitcher - his 324th win by a score of 4 - 1.
August 15th Holiday
Victory Over Japan Day - Celebrates the Surrender of Japan in World War II and the end of World War II on the Pacific Front.
Today's Birthday Trivia
He had a role in the TV show Avatar: The Last Airbender. Who is he?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
Learn about people born on this day by reading the August 15 Birthday Horoscope.
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