August 30 in history: 13,000 meteors seen in 1 hour, and more

 | Updated: Aug 30, 2021, 09:12 AM IST

Here is what happened in the history today.

13,000 meteors seen in 1 hour near Andromeda Galaxy

13,000 meteors seen in 1 hour near Andromeda Galaxy

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Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin is shot twice in unsuccessful assassination attempt

Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin is shot twice in unsuccessful assassination attempt

(Photograph:WION)

Japanese occupation of Hong Kong comes to an end

Japanese occupation of Hong Kong comes to an end

(Photograph:WION)

Telephone hotline between Washington DC and Moscow is established

Telephone hotline between Washington DC and Moscow is established

(Photograph:WION)
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East Timorese vote for independence in a referendum

East Timorese vote for independence in a referendum

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