August 26 in history: Liberia gains independence, Houdini escapes underwater chains and more
Authored By Vyomica Berry
Published: Aug 26, 2020, 03:01 IST | Updated: Aug 26, 2020, 03:01 IST
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1883
Krakatoa volcano in Indonesia erupts killing about 40,000 people.
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1847
Liberia is proclaimed an independent republic.
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1907
Harry Houdini escapes underwater chains in 57 seconds at USA's Aquatic Park.
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1978
Sigmund Jähn becomes first German to go into space.
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2006
Nawab Akbar Bugti, chief of Balochistan rebels is killed in Pakistan.
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