us history this day in american history august 17 1862 dakota uprising begins in minnesota -...
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US HistoryThis Day in American History
August 17
1862Dakota uprising begins in Minnesota - Minnesota
erupts in violence as desperate Dakota Indians attack white settlements along the Minnesota River.
US HistoryThis Day in American History
August 17
1943Robert De Niro born - On this day in 1943, Robert De Niro, considered one of the greatest actors in modern movie history, is born in New York City.
US HistoryThis Day in American History
August 17
1974“The Night Chicago Died” by Paper Lace tops the
U.S. pop charts - In America, it is a fairly well-known historical fact that the legendary mob boss Al
Capone was brought to justice not by uniformed officers of the Chicago Police Department, but by
the punctilious accountants of the FBI.
US HistoryThis Day in American History
August 17
1969Woodstock Music Festival concludes - On this day in
1969, the grooviest event in music history–the Woodstock Music Festival–draws to a close after
three days of peace, love and rock ‘n’ roll in upstate New York.