August 21 in history: Musharraf's presidency plans, establishment of PETA and more
| Updated: Aug 21, 2020, 08:33 AM IST
From Battle of Vimeiro to theft of Mona Lisa, here's what happened on this day in history
1808
France is defeated at the Battle of Vimeiro
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1911
Mona Lisa is stolen from the Louvre in Paris
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1980
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is founded
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1986
Limnic eruption in Cameroon kills about 1746 people and 3000 livestock
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2002
Pakistan President Musharraf amends constitution to extend his term