Historical Events of August 21 and 22: Rebellions, Annexations, and Cultural Milestones

From Nat Turner's Rebellion to the first America's Cup victory, these dates mark significant moments in history.

Nat Turner's 1831 rebellion in Virginia led to the deaths of at least 55 white people and subsequent violent reprisals against Black people.
In 1851, the schooner America won the first America's Cup, defeating British vessels in a historic race.
Japan's 1910 annexation of Korea marked the beginning of a period of colonial rule lasting until the end of World War II.
The 1972 Chase Manhattan Bank hostage crisis inspired the film 'Dog Day Afternoon.'
In 1996, President Clinton signed welfare reform legislation, ending guaranteed cash payments to the poor.