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Historical Events in August 1866

  • Aug 11 World's 1st roller rink opens (Newport, Rhode Island)

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Aug 20 President Andrew Johnson formally declares US Civil War over

17th US President Andrew Johnson
17th US President
Andrew Johnson
  • Aug 23 Treaty of Prague ends Austro-Prussian war

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