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Archive Home > 2009 > August > 27 > 36,000 die after Krakatoa eruption in 1883

36,000 die after Krakatoa eruption in 1883

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
August 27, 2009

Today is Thursday, Aug. 27, the 239th day of 2009. There are 126 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History

On Aug. 27, 1859, Edwin Drake drilled the first successful oil well in the United States, at Titusville, Pa.

On this date

In 1858, the second debate between senatorial candidates....

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