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Jesse Owens

Coverage of Jesse Owens in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Aug 4 · 08:10 UTCMost recent: Aug 4 · 08:10 UTC
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  • SECURITYAug 4 · 08:10 UTCWTOP DC
    Today in History: August 4, massive explosion rocks Beirut

    On August 4, 2020, a massive explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, caused by improperly stored ammonium nitrate resulted in over 200 deaths, 7,000 injuries, and extensive damage, marking one of the largest non-nuclear explosions. Other historical events on this date include the founding of the U.S. Coast Guard and the purchase of the Danish Virgin Islands.

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