++This Tweet in History: August 15, 2009++

WRLD: 1914 – A man, a plan. . . a canal opens in Panama

SPRT: 1971 – Harvey Smith’s victory reversed for making a reversed victory sign to judges

ENTR: 1969 – Yasgur’s Farm overrun by Aquarians, Peace and Music

BDAY: Linda Ellerbee; Phyllis Schafly; Julia Childs; Napoleon

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