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On This Day (August 16): Your quick daily trip back in time.
Fatih Taskiran
August 16, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute
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Good morning. It's Saturday, Aug. 16, and we're discovering the first transatlantic telegraph message, the Klondike Gold Rush, Direct Action Day, and much more.
Oh, here's a quick reminder: don't miss tomorrow's episode of Stranger Times.
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