On this day: August 23
POSTED: 01:54 PM PDT Aug 22, 2012
UPDATED: 11:00 PM PDT Aug 22, 2012
King George gets fed up with the rebelling colonies, a silent film legend passes away, the Earth is ready for its closeup and an earthquake jolts D.C., all on this day.
Reuters
2011: A 5.8 earthquake occurs in Mineral, Va., with the quake felt as far north as Ontario and as far south as Atlanta, Ga. The resulting damage, including that done to buildings and monuments in Washington, D.C., is estimated at between $200 million and $300 million. Pictured are workers inspecting the outside of the Washington Monument, which was closed indefinitely after being damaged in the earthquake.
