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August 09 in history: Richard Nixon's resignation, Singapore's independence and more

1942
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1942

Mahatma Gandhi arrested for Quit India movement

1945
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1945

US dropped second atomic bomb "Fat Man" on Nagasaki 

1965
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1965

Singapore separates and gains independence from Federation of Malaysia

1974
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1974

Richard Nixon resigns as President of the United States

2016
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2016

India's Irom Sharmila ends longest ever hunger strike after 16 years