On this day in history, important events such as the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, highlighting women's voting rights, occurred.
August 18 also marks the mysterious fate of the Lost Colony, as John White returned to find Roanoke deserted after almost three years.
In 1983, Hurricane Alicia struck Texas, resulting in 21 fatalities and over a billion dollars in damage, showcasing the destructive power of nature.
August 18, 2014, emphasized civil rights struggles as protests erupted in Ferguson, Missouri after the tragic shooting of Michael Brown, leading to significant national attention.
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