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Here are some historical events that occurred on August 8th throughout history:

1965

• The Watts riots begin in Los Angeles, California, sparked by a traffic stop and racial tensions. The riots would last for six days and result in 34 deaths, over 1,000 injuries, and widespread property damage.

Other events on August 8th

• 1863: The Battle of Lawrence, a brutal raid by Confederate forces during the American Civil War, takes place in Lawrence, Kansas.
• 1945: The Soviet Union declares war on Japan, joining the United States in the final stages of World War II.
• 1968: The Soviet Union launches the Zond 5 spacecraft, which becomes the first spacecraft to carry living organisms (including insects and plants) to the Moon and back.
• 1985: The United States and Vietnam establish diplomatic relations, marking a significant step towards normalization of relations between the two countries.

I hope you find these events interesting!