August 19, CIA-assisted coup overthrows government of Iran
Aug 19, 1934:
Adolf Hitler becomes president of Germany
Aug. 22, 1969 Zager and Evans end a six-week run at #1 with their smash-hit “In The Year 2525
Lou Reed the Velvet Underground
* August 23, 1833 Britain abolishes slavery in colonies; 700,000 slaves freed