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21 August
Contemporary era
1959
Hawaii becomes 50th state
On 21 August 1959, Hawaii became the 50th US state.
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Contemporary era
1911
Theft of the Mona Lisa
On 21 August 1911, the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre, making it world-famous.
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Leonard de Vinci, vers 1503, musee du Louvre
From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment
1192
First shogun of Japan
On 21 August 1192, Minamoto no Yoritomo became the first shogun of Japan.
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