Page 6: Historical Events In August - 17

1944  John Trumble, cricketer (brother of Hugh 7 Tests 1885-86), dies.   

1945  Indonesia declares independence from Netherlands (National Day).   

1945  Indonesia proclaims its independence from Holland.   

1945  Indonesia (Dutch E Indies) declares independence from Netherlands   

1945  Gino Marinuzzi, composer, dies at 61.   

1946  Arthur Honegger's 3rd Symphony "Liturgique," premieres   

1947  The Radcliffe Line, the border between Union of India and Dominion of Pakistan is revealed   

1948  Alger Hiss denies ever being a Communist agent.   

1948  Nico J Polak, Dutch economist, dies at 60.   

1950  Indonesia gains independence from the Netherlands   

1950  Indonesia gains independence from Netherlands   

1951  Hurricane winds drive 6 ships ashore, Kingston, Jamaica   

1953  Johannes B Tielrooy, literature (French Living Lesson), dies at 66.   

1954  Billy Murray, singer (Denver Nightengale), dies at 77   

1955  Hurricane Diane, following hurricane Connie floods Connecticut River killing 190 and doing $1.8 billion damage.   

1958  World's 1st Moon probe, US's Thor-Able, explodes at T +77 sec   

1958  Florent Schmitt, French composer/critic (Jardin Secret), dies at 87   

1959  7.1 quake strikes Yellowstone National Park   

1959  ADM Arleigh Burke reappointed CNO for 3rd 2 year term, serving longest term as CNO.   

1960  Francis Gary Powers U-2 spy trial opens in Moscow   

1960  Gabon gains independence from France (National Day)   

1960  The west African country of Gabon gains its independence from France.   

1961  Building of the Berlin Wall begins   

1961  Kennedy administration establishes Alliance for Progress.   

1961  Carlos Leon Salzedo, composer, dies at 76   

1962  In this year, Beatles adopts in place of Pete Best with Ringo Starr   

1962  E German border guards shot and kill Peter Fechter, 18, attempting to cross Berlin Wall into western sector.   

1962  Navy's inaugural hydrofoil patrol craft, USS High Point (PCH-1) launched at Seattle, WA   

1963  Richard Barthelmess, actor (Heroes for Sales), dies of cancer at 68.   

1966  Pioneer 7 launched into solar orbit.   

1966  Archibald Palm, cricketer (Test S Africa v England 1927-28), dies.   

1969  In this year, Hurricane Camille claims more than 250   

1969  Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, architect (November Group), dies at 83   

1970  Venera 7 launched by USSR for soft landing on Venus   

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1473  Richard: Duke of york (d. 1483?)   

1578  Francesco albani: Italian painter   

1586  Johann v andreae: German vicar/writer (christenburg)   

1601  Pierre de fermat: Mathematician who needed wider margins [or aug 20]   

1629  King john iii of poland: King john iii of poland (d. 1696)   

1686  Nicola antonio porpora: Composer   

1720  Charles d j eisen: French engraver/painter (contes de la fontaine)   

1753  Josef dobrovský: Czech linguist   

0754  Death of Karloman: Abbot of monte cassino,   

1153  Eustace iv of boulogne: Son of stephen of england (b. 1130)   

1304  Emperor go-fukakusa of japan: Emperor go-fukakusa of japan (b. 1243)   

1464  Nikolaus von cusa: German theologist/mathematician/philosopher,   

1510  Death of Edmund dudley: English treasurer, beheaded   

1536  Pietersz: Book publisher (kersten knight   

1553  Death of Charles iii: Duke of savoy,   

1635  Death of Francisco de moncada: Spanish earl of osuna,