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Aug 18 in history: French astronomer Pierre Janssen discovers helium and more

1868
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1868

French astronomer Pierre Janssen discovers helium

1920
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1920

The 19th Amendment guaranteeing women's suffrage is ratified in the US

1964
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1964

South Africa is banned from Olympic Games due to its racist policies

1971
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1971

Australia & New Zealand decide to withdraw their troops from Vietnam

2008
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2008

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf resigns under threat of impeachment