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Anniversaries in American history that fall on August 19.

1945 · Eras
Atomic bombs dropped on Japan
Nuclear age begins; U.S. emerges as sole atomic power
The Cold War
1914 · Events / Wars & Conflicts
War begins in Europe
Germany, Austria-Hungary vs. France, Britain, Russia; U.S. declares neutrality
World War I