August 26 in history: Egypt becoming a sovereign state, beginning of Chechen War and more
| Updated: Aug 26, 2021, 08:47 AM IST
From Egypt becoming a sovereign state to the beginning of the Chechen War, we've got it all covered!
Let's dive into today's history.
American inventor Charles Thurber patents a typewriter
American inventor Charles Thurber patents a typewriter.
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Harry Houdini escapes underwater chains in 57 seconds at US's Aquatic Park
Harry Houdini escapes underwater chains in 57 seconds at US's Aquatic Park.
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Anglo-Egyptian Treaty establishing Egypt as a sovereign state is signed
Anglo-Egyptian Treaty establishing Egypt as a sovereign state is signed
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First color telecast of a tennis match; Davis Cup between Australia and the United States
First color telecast of a tennis match; Davis Cup between Australia and the United States.
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Second Chechen War between Russian Federation and Chechen Republic of Ichkeria begins
Second Chechen War between Russian Federation and Chechen Republic of Ichkeria begins.