On August 19, historical events include the indictment of Oscar Pistorius in 2013 for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, claiming he mistook her for an intruder. In 1692, five individuals were hanged for witchcraft during the Salem witch trials. The USS Constitution gained fame in 1812 after defeating the HMS Guerriere. In 1955, Hurricane Diane caused severe floods in the northeastern U.S., resulting in nearly 200 fatalities. Other notable events include Robert Fulton's steamboat voyage in 1807 and the last American combat brigade exiting Iraq in 2010.
On August 19, 2013, South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius was indicted on charges of murder for the shooting death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.
In 1692, during the Salem witch trials, four men and one woman were hanged after being convicted of witchcraft in Massachusetts.
In 1812, the USS Constitution defeated the British HMS Guerriere during the War of 1812, earning the nickname 'Old Ironsides.'
In 1955, severe flooding caused by Hurricane Diane in the northeastern U.S. resulted in the loss of approximately 200 lives.
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