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This Day in History on August 23: Hurricane Katrina Forms

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On this day, August 23, a series of remarkable events occurred throughout history, shaping the world as we know it today. 1939: The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact is Signed Arguably the most consequential event to occur on August 23 was the signing of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact in 1939. This non-aggression treaty between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, named after the respective foreign ministers, Joachim von Ribbentrop and Vyacheslav Molotov, had far-reaching implications. The pact included a secret protocol that divided Eastern Europe into spheres of influence, leading to the invasion of Poland and the subsequent outbreak of World War II. This agreement fundamentally altered the geopolitical landscape of Europe and set the stage for one of the most devastating conflicts in human history. 1305: William Wallace is Executed In 1305, Scottish knight and national hero William Wallace was executed for high treason by the English. Wallace is best known for leading the Scottish resistance

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