Aug 17 in history: First commercial steamboat service departs New York and more
| Updated: Aug 17, 2021, 08:02 AM IST
From Pakistani President Zia & US Ambassador Raphel getting killed in a plane crash to Michael Phelps becoming first athlete to win 8 gold medals at one Olympic Games, we have it all.
Let's dive in today's history.
First commercial steamboat service, North River Steamboat, departs New York
First commercial steamboat service, North River Steamboat, departs New York
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Michael Phelps becomes first athlete to win 8 gold medals at one Olympic Games
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