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9 August
Contemporary era
1965
Independence of Singapore
On 9 August 1965, Singapore became an independent state.
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Contemporary era
1945
Bombing of Nagasaki
On 9 August 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki.
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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment
1173
Construction of the Tower of Pisa begins
On 9 August 1173, construction began on the Pisa bell tower, the future Leaning Tower.
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- Encyclopaedia Tour de Pise (Wikipedia) Wikipedia. 4/5