This Day in History for August 21 – Hawaii Becomes a State and More

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1831 – Nat Turner leads black slaves and free blacks in a rebellion (More info)

1858 – The famous debates between Senator Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln begin in Illinois (More info)

1959 – Dwight D. Eisenhower signs an executive order proclaiming Hawaii the 50th state in the union (More info)

1983 – Philippine opposition leader Benigno Aquino, Jr. is assassinated at the Manila International Airport (More info)

1992 – The Ruby Ridge Standoff takes place in Idaho (More info)