Today in History: August 29, John McCain picks Sarah Palin for running mate
Briefly

On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the U.S. Gulf Coast, leading to catastrophic flooding and devastation in New Orleans, ultimately resulting in nearly 1,400 deaths and $200 billion in damages.
Hurricane Ida made landfall on August 29, 2021, marking its arrival as one of the most formidable hurricanes ever to strike Louisiana, echoing the history of prior storms on this date.
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