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It happened on a… August 23

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It happened on a… August 23
Credit: National Gallery of Canada

2011

Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is overthrown after the National Transitional Council forces take control of Bab al-Azizia compound during the 2011 Libyan civil war.

2007

Hashtag invented and first used in a tweet by US product designer Chris Messina.

1943

Trans Canada Airlines starts transatlantic service; now Air Canada.

1904

Hard D. Weed patented the grip-tread tire chain for cars.

1839

British capture Hong Kong from China.

1667

Habitants of New France required to give 1/26 of their harvest to their seigneur (le dîme).

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