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Srettha Thavisin

Thailand's Constitutional Court dismisses Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin (pictured) due to his appointment of a minister who had served time in jail.
Voepass Linhas Aéreas Flight 2283 crashes in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, killing all 62 people on board.
Sheikh Hasina resigns as Prime Minister of Bangladesh following anti-government protests, and Muhammad Yunus is appointed leader of an interim government.
Following a mass stabbing in Southport, far-right protesters riot in England and Northern Ireland.

Amy Sawyer

... that Amy Sawyer (pictured) was the only woman to contribute to the more than a thousand illustrations created for H. Rider Haggard's works during his lifetime?
... that President Ieremia Tabai of Kiribati was elected in 1978, 1982, 1983 and 1987, although his eligibility for the fourth term was subject to a legal challenge?
... that Chinese archaeologist Zou Heng was forced to work as a poultry farmer during the Cultural Revolution?
... that the American Pigeon Museum & Library keeps a flock of hundreds of pigeons for public viewing?
... that Major General Jarrett Robertson earned the nickname "Desert Fox" by having similar skills in battle to German field marshal Erwin Rommel, who held the same nickname?
... that despite being New Zealand's biggest earthquake in 78 years, the 2009 Dusky Sound earthquake caused only minor damage?
... that college football player Reggie Brown tore three knee ligaments but still made it to the NFL?
... that the Linda Lindas wrote No Obligation, their second album, during breaks from school and touring?
... that the Historia Divae Monacellae, a medieval hagiography, tells of wild hares performing miracles?

Today is 15 August 2024

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