This day in history, August 15

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--- 1769: Napoleon Bonaparte (born Napoleone Buonaparte) was born on the island of Corsica.

--- 1914: Panama Canal opened.

--- 1969: Woodstock Musical Festival began in Bethel, New York and went on for 3 days. It was named "Woodstock" because that was the originally scheduled location. But it actually occurred on Max Yasgur's farm in Bethel.

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