Did you know that on a day like today... 🔸Every August 21, Bitcoiners celebrate “#Bitcoin Infinity Day," honoring Bitcoin's fixed supply of 21 million coins and its infinite divisibility. 🔸In 1991, Latvia declared its independence from the Soviet Union, accelerating the USSR's dissolution amid geopolitical shifts. 🔸In 2017, a total solar eclipse crossed the continental United States from Oregon to South Carolina, the first in nearly a century, captivating millions and advancing astronomical discoveries. 🔸In 1931, Babe Ruth became the first #MLB player to hit 600 career home runs, a monumental achievement in sports history. 🔸In 1945, U.S. President Harry Truman ended the Lend-Lease program, which had provided $50 billion in aid to allies during WWII, reshaping postwar economy and geopolitics.
🗓️ Did you know that on a day like today... 🔸In 2011, Amir Taaki presented the first #Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP 0001), establishing the process for improving Bitcoin collaboratively and structured. Link:
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 🔸In 1991, a coup attempt began in the USSR against Mikhail Gorbachev by communist hardliners, a key event that accelerated the end of the Soviet Union. Link: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/August-19 🔸In 2004, #Google held its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on Nasdaq, raising $1.67 billion and transforming financial markets and technology. Link:
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 🔸In 1960, the USSR launched Sputnik 5, the first space mission to carry animals to space and bring them back alive, a milestone in scientific exploration. Link:
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Historical Events on August 19
Historical events for the 19th of August. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on August 19.
 🔸In 1909, the first race was held at the #Indianapolis Motor Speedway, marking the start of one of the most iconic events in motorsports. Link:
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First race is held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway | August 19, 1909 | HISTORY
The first race is held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, now the home of the world’s most famous motor racing compe...
🗓️ Did you know that on a day like today 🔸In 2008, the domain bitcoin.org was registered anonymously, a fundamental step in the creation of #Bitcoin by Satoshi Nakamoto. Link:
Bitcoin - Open source P2P money
Bitcoin is an innovative payment network and a new kind of money. Find all you need to know and get started with Bitcoin on bitcoin.org.
 🔸In 2013, Germany officially recognized #Bitcoin as "private money," a milestone in its global adoption. Link:
History of bitcoin - Wikipedia
 🔸In 1947, Hewlett-Packard (HP) was officially incorporated, becoming a pillar of technological innovation. Link:
What Happened Today, December 23rd | This Day in History | Computer History Museum
 🔸In 1868, astronomer Pierre Janssen discovered helium during a solar eclipse, a key advance in chemistry and physics. Link:
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Historical Events on August 18
Historical events for the 18th of August. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on August 18.
 🔸In 1992, basketball legend Larry Bird announced his retirement from the #NBA, closing a golden era with the #Boston Celtics. Link: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/August-18