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Archive Home > 2008 > August > 27 > Krakatoa explodes, kills thousands in 1883

Krakatoa explodes, kills thousands in 1883

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
August 27, 2008

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 27, the 240th day of 2008. There are 126 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History

One hundred years ago, on Aug. 27, 1908, Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th president of the United States, was born near Stonewall, Texas.

On this date

In 1858, the second....

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