TODAY IN HISTORY: World famous singer Stevie Wonder was involved in a near-fatal car crash on August 6, 1973, just days after launching one of his finest albums. 9News
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More than 700 metres below ground, the miners were battling starvation and trying to cling to faith, hope and anything else to keep them alive.To beat the odds, the miners divided what little rations they had - cans of tuna split 33 ways, cookies and greasy water intended to cool mining equipment.But on August 22, 2010, the world learned the men were alive after a drilling tool emerged from the deep with a note attached to it. The note said all 33 men were alive.
Performing before journalists in the swimming pool of a New York hotel, Houdini had his hands cuffed in front and chained to his shackled ankles. His arms were also chained around his neck, forcing his torso to be bent over.Attribution:One of the most controversial governors of New South Wales arrived in Sydney on August 5, 1804, to take up the post.In 1804 he was given the job of cleaning up the corrupt rum trade in the the NSW colony.
Despite claiming he had no allegiance to the king of England, Wallace was found guilty of treason and executed later in August 1305.18 of 1042
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