This Week in History, August 17–21: Know about the 2004 initial rise in Google Inc. shares, the London Dock strike, and Latvian independence from the Soviet Union
This Week in History, August 17–21: Know about the 2004 initial rise in Google Inc. shares, the London Dock strike, and Latvian independence from the Soviet Union
Overview of the events of August 17–23.
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August 17, 1590
Gov. John White returns to Roanoke Island to find his colony had vanished
Returning after three years, he found no trace of what is now called the Lost Colony except the letters CROATOAN on a post and CRO on a tree.
August 18, 1969
The legendary Woodstock Music and Art Fair ends
The four-day festival, which featured a who’s who of then-current rock acts and hosted almost 400,000 attendees, left its promoters nearly bankrupt.
August 19, 2004
Google Inc. raises $1.66 billion in its initial public offering
The shares were sold in a public auction, a move intended to put the average investor on an equal footing with industry professionals.
August 20, 1889
The London Dock Strike begins, revitalizing the British Trades Union movement
The strike closed the Port of London and brought about the famous “dockers’ tanner” (a pay rate of sixpence per hour).
August 21, 1991
Latvia declares renewed independence from the Soviet Union
Following a period of Soviet occupation, the Latvian legislature declared full independence, which was recognized by the Soviet Union less than a month later.
Gov. John White returns to Roanoke Island to find his colony had vanished
Returning after three years, he found no trace of what is now called the Lost Colony except the letters CROATOAN on a post and CRO on a tree.
August 18, 1969
The legendary Woodstock Music and Art Fair ends
The four-day festival, which featured a who’s who of then-current rock acts and hosted almost 400,000 attendees, left its promoters nearly bankrupt.
August 19, 2004
Google Inc. raises $1.66 billion in its initial public offering
The shares were sold in a public auction, a move intended to put the average investor on an equal footing with industry professionals.
August 20, 1889
The London Dock Strike begins, revitalizing the British Trades Union movement
The strike closed the Port of London and brought about the famous “dockers’ tanner” (a pay rate of sixpence per hour).
August 21, 1991
Latvia declares renewed independence from the Soviet Union
Following a period of Soviet occupation, the Latvian legislature declared full independence, which was recognized by the Soviet Union less than a month later.