On This Day in History
Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.
August 15
4 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
President Fulbert Youlou was overthrown in the Republic of Congo, after a three-day uprising in the capital.
Wikipedia: Fulbert Youlou
Big Ear, a radio telescope at Ohio State University received a strong, apparently extraterrestrial radio signal that became known as the Wow! signal.
Wikipedia: Ohio State University Radio ObservatoryThe Troubles: A car bomb attack carried out by the Real Irish Republican Army killed 29 people and injured approximately 220 others in Omagh, Northern Ireland.
Wikipedia: The Troubles
The Helsinki Agreement between the Free Aceh Movement and the Government of Indonesia was signed, ending more than 28 years of fighting.
Wikipedia: Free Aceh Movement