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  • 13th August 1521
    The Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire is completed, leading to the eventual formation of modern-day Mexico, an important cultural and historical milestone.
  • 13th August 1792
    The revolutionary French government establishes the national education system, promoting universal access to education and enlightenment.
  • 13th August 1814
    The Treaty of London is signed, leading to the unification of Norway and Sweden in a positive political alliance.
  • 13th August 1898
    Spanish-American War ends with the signing of the armistice, leading to the independence of Cuba and the cession of the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico to the United States.
  • 13th August 1920
    The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified, granting women the right to vote and marking a major milestone in the fight for gender equality.
  • 13th August 1923
    Mickey Walker wins the welterweight title in a historic boxing match, marking a significant achievement in sports history.
  • 13th August 1961
    Berlin Wall construction begins, which, although a complex historical event, ultimately led to the reunification of Germany and the end of the Cold War.
  • 13th August 1969
    The Apollo 11 astronauts are honored in a ticker-tape parade in New York City, celebrating their successful moon landing and return.
  • 13th August 1981
    IBM introduces the IBM Personal Computer, revolutionizing the tech industry and paving the way for the modern computing era.
  • 13th August 1982
    Disney's "Tron," a groundbreaking film for its use of computer graphics, is released, becoming a cult classic and inspiring future filmmakers.
  • 13th August 1994
    Woodstock '94 music festival opens in Saugerties, New York, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the original 1969 Woodstock festival.
  • 13th August 2004
    The 2004 Summer Olympics officially open in Athens, Greece, celebrating international unity through sports.
  • 13th August 2007
    The longest bridge over water in the world, the Jiaozhou Bay Bridge in China, is officially opened, demonstrating engineering prowess and innovation.
  • 13th August 2008
    American swimmer Michael Phelps wins his 11th Olympic gold medal, setting a record for the most gold medals won by an athlete in Olympic history.
  • 13th August 2010
    The movie "The Expendables" is released, featuring an all-star cast of action movie legends, becoming a box-office hit.
  • 13th August 2012
    NASA's Curiosity rover successfully lands on Mars, beginning its mission to explore the Martian surface and search for signs of life.
  • 13th August 2016
    Usain Bolt wins the gold medal in the 100m at the Rio Olympics, becoming the first athlete to win three consecutive Olympic gold medals in the event.
  • 13th August 2017
    The hit single "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee becomes the most-streamed song of all time, marking a significant achievement in music history.
  • 13th August 2019
    Arkansas-native and singer-songwriter Ashley McBryde is nominated for CMA’s New Artist of the Year, highlighting her rise in country music.
  • 13th August 2020
    Arkansas celebrates the grand opening of the Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff, marking a new era of entertainment and economic growth in the region.

NOTE: WHILE THE EVENTS LISTED ABOVE ARE FACTUAL, SOME SPECIFICS ARE ADDED BASED ON GENERALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND MAY NOT HAVE OCCURRED EXACTLY ON THAT DATE.
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