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It happened on a… August 9

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It happened on a… August 9
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1988

Wayne Gretzky (Edmonton Oilers) was traded. The trade was at Gretzky’s request. He was sent to the Los Angeles Kings.

1974

U.S. PresidentRichard Nixon formally resigned. Gerald R. Ford took his place, and became the 38th president of the U.S.

1945

US drops second atomic bomb “Fat Man” on Nagasaki, Japan, destroying part of the city.

1910

A.J. Fisher received a patent for the electric washing machine.

1859

The escalator was patented by Nathan Ames.

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