On This Day - August 5, A Shot of History

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2010 – The Copiapó mining accident occurs, trapping 33 Chilean miners approximately 700 meters below the ground.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_Copiap%C3%B3_mining_accident
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qbno29Wvkrc

1914 – In Cleveland, Ohio, the first electric traffic light is installed.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traffic_light
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BR2OAXdWFY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12tv0j6iIRY

1995 – The city of Knin, Croatia, a significant Serb stronghold, is captured by Croatian forces during Operation Storm. The date is celebrated in Croatia as Victory Day.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victory_Day_%28Croatia%29
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEWtOrNp_uA

1962 – Marilyn Monroe dies at 36 years old.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marilyn_Monroe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgBEI_VPjuw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJuOc0Ld1uk

Produced by Anne-Sophie Goninet