On this day:
269 people killed after Korean Airlines 747 shot down by USSR, 1983
Mary Anne Nichols becomes Jack the Ripper's first victim, 1888
Non-aggression pact signed by USSR and Afghanistan, 1926
Federation of Malaya gains independence from Great Britain, 1957
Independent union "Solidarnosc" born, Gdansk, 1980
Independence Day (Merdeka) in Malaysia
Independence Day in Trinidad and Tobago
Pashtunistan Day in Afghanistan
International Day for People of African Descent

Today's random fortune, quote, or snark:
Inside, I'm already SOBBING!

Music:
Hannah's Song - Chris Haugen

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