Today in history – August 21, 2018

1911 – Theft of Mona Lisa is discovered

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/theft-of-mona-lisa-is-discovered

1935 – The Swing Era begins with Benny Goodman’s triumphant Palomar Ballroom performance

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-swing-era-begins-with-benny-goodmans-triumphant-palomar-ballroom-performance

1944 – The seeds of the United Nations are planted

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-seeds-of-the-united-nations-are-planted

1959 – Hawaii becomes 50th state

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/hawaii-becomes-50th-state

1987 – Dirty Dancing opens

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/dirty-dancing-opens

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