This date in history 8-18-2021
Events that happened on Aug. 18.
1227: Genghis Khan dies.
1590: Roanoke colony deserted.
1795: Washington signs Jay treaty with Britain.
1941: Hitler suspends euthanasia program.
1992: Larry Bird retires.
1920: 19th Amendment ratified by one vote.
1991- Soviet hard-liners launch coup.
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