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This Day In History 1975 Highlights And Birthdays
A digest of notable events on August 31 from 1954 to recent years including Hurricane Carol fatalities and damage, bans, rail mergers, and hostage incidents. Birthdays include Arthur Rey and William Saroyan. Thought for today quotes Samuel Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
United States
U.S. Navy
Cuba
Norfolk and Western
Chesapeake and Ohio Railways
Arthur Rey
William Saroyan