On August 30, 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, leading to floods covering 80% of the city. Looting spread amidst rescue efforts, with helicopters and boats saving stranded residents.
In 1967, the Senate confirmed Thurgood Marshall as the first Black justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, marking a major milestone in the fight for civil rights and representation.
The withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan on August 30, 2021, marked the end of America's longest war, signaling a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy and the Taliban’s return to power.
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, died on August 30, 2022. He is remembered for his reforms that ultimately helped end the Cold War and reshape global politics.
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