1786
U.S. Dollar System Established: The Continental Congress formally adopted the dollar as the official unit of currency, creating the framework for the American monetary system.
1942
Quit India Resolution Adopted: Under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, the All India Congress Committee passed the Quit India Resolution, launching a nationwide civil disobedience movement against British rule.
1945
USSR Declares War on Japan: The Soviet Union entered the Asian theatre of World War II by declaring war on the Empire of Japan and launching a military campaign into occupied Manchuria.
1967
Establishment of ASEAN: Representatives from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand signed the Bangkok Declaration, bringing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations into existence.
1974
President Richard Nixon Resigns: Facing impending impeachment over the Watergate scandal, U.S. President Richard Nixon delivered a televised address to announce his resignation.
2008
Opening of the Beijing Summer Olympics: China kicked off the 2008 Summer Olympic Games with an extraordinary opening ceremony at the Beijing National Stadium, commencing precisely at 8:08 PM on 08/08/08.
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