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3 August 1795

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Treaty of Greenville is signed, ending the Northwest Indian War in the Ohio Country.

The Treaty of Greenville, signed on August 3, 1795, was an agreement between the United States and various Native American tribes, primarily from the Ohio region. This treaty followed the American victory at the Battle of Fallen Timbers in 1794, where General Anthony Wayne defeated a confederation of Native American tribes who were resisting American expansion into the Northwest Territory.

Land Cession: The Native American tribes ceded large portions of land in present-day Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan to the United States. This included significant areas such as the southeastern part of present-day Ohio.

Boundary Line: A boundary line was established between American and Native American territories, intended to prevent further conflicts.

Compensation: In return for the land cessions, the Native American tribes received goods and a promise of an annual annuity from the United States.

Recognition of Sovereignty: The treaty recognized the sovereignty of the Native American tribes over the lands that were not ceded.

Peace Agreement: The treaty was intended to bring an end to hostilities between the United States and the Native American tribes in the region.

3 August 1958

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The world’s first nuclear submarine, the USS Nautilus, becomes the first vessel to complete a submerged transit of the geographical North Pole.

The USS Nautilus was the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine and a significant milestone in naval history. It was the first vessel to complete a submerged transit across the North Pole, making it one of the most celebrated submarines of all time.

Construction: The construction of USS Nautilus began in 1952, and it was commissioned by the United States Navy on September 30, 1954.

Nuclear Power: The Nautilus was powered by the S2W reactor, a pressurized water nuclear reactor that generated steam to drive its propulsion turbines. This revolutionary propulsion system allowed the submarine to remain submerged for extended periods without the need to surface frequently for refueling.

Submerged Transit of the North Pole: On August 3, 1958, the USS Nautilus made history by completing the first submerged transit beneath the Arctic ice cap, crossing the North Pole and emerging in the Atlantic Ocean. This accomplishment showcased the potential of nuclear-powered submarines and marked a significant milestone in naval warfare and exploration.

Versatility: The Nautilus was not only a groundbreaking vessel for its nuclear propulsion but also demonstrated its versatility by serving in various roles throughout its active duty. It was used for reconnaissance, intelligence gathering, scientific research, and carrying out special missions during its operational years.

Decommissioning: After nearly 25 years of service, the USS Nautilus was decommissioned on March 3, 1980. Following its decommissioning, the submarine was designated a National Historic Landmark and became part of the Submarine Force Library and Museum in Groton, Connecticut.

Legacy: The USS Nautilus’ successful implementation of nuclear propulsion paved the way for an entire fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, which revolutionized naval warfare and strategic capabilities. It set the stage for further advancements in submarine technology and extended the range and capabilities of submarines worldwide.

The USS Nautilus remains a symbol of innovation and exploration in the history of naval submarines, and its legacy continues to be celebrated and remembered by naval enthusiasts and historians.

3 August 1946

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Santa Claus Land, the world’s first themed amusement park, opens in Santa Claus, Indiana, United States.
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3 August 2014

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A 6.1 magnitude earthquake killed over 617 people in Yunnan, China.

The 2014 Ludian earthquake struck Ludian County, Yunnan, China, with a moment magnitude of 6.1 on 3 August. The earthquake killed at least 617 people, injuring at least 2,400 others. As of 5 August 2014, 112 people remain missing. Over 12,000 houses collapsed and 30,000 were damaged. According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred 29 km WSW of Zhaotong city at 16:03 local time 08:03 UTC.

The Ludian earthquake occurred at 16:03, Beijing time 08:03 UTC, on 3 August 2014. American geological surveys indicated that the epicenter was 29 km WSW of Zhaotong city at a depth of 10.0 km, in the quake-prone province of Yunnan in southwestern China, about 18 km from Zhaotong. It was especially felt in the province of Yunnan, and less in the provinces of Guizhou and Sichuan.

The magnitude of the earthquake was 6.1 on the moment magnitude scale, with an intensity of up to VII on the Mercalli intensity scale. The quake was the result of a strike-slip fault, whose fault plane has a southwest-northeast strike.

Seismicity in this region of southeast Asia is the direct result of the orogenic activity of the Himalayan mountain belt. Due to the complex interaction between the Eurasian Plate and Indo-Australian Plate from Afghanistan in the west to Burma and China in the east, many shallow sub-surface faults are present in both southwest China and neighbouring Myanmar.

Recent earthquakes
This particular part of Yunnan Province was struck by the Mw 6.3 Burma earthquake in 2003. Similar events have occurred in recent years due to strike-slip faulting in the nearby vicinity, such as the 2006 Yunnan earthquake of magnitude 5.0, which killed 19 people, the largest of recent times, the Mw 7.9 2008 Sichuan earthquake, which killed over 69,000 people, the Mw 6.9 2011 Shan earthquake, and more recently, the 2012 Yunnan earthquakes, which was the result of reverse faulting and not strike-slip faulting like the Ludian earthquake, killing 81 people and injuring 821 others.

he earthquake caused significant damage in the immediate vicinity of the epicenter, principally in the city of Zhaotong, where power outages and significant structural damage were reported. Chinese authorities announced that the quake left at least 391 dead, and over 1,801 injured.

According to the South China Morning Post, the tremor was felt in nearby towns, including the capital of Yunnan, Kunming, also in Chongqing, Leshan and Chengdu in the neighboring province of Sichuan. Road access to Longquan Village of Longtoushan Town, Ludian County, was blocked, where buildings collapsed. In Ludian, it was reported that around 12,000 homes had collapsed, many of them being aged brick structures.

Aftershock: 21 August 6:00 a.m. until 9 UTC in times or morethan nine times more than M 3.0 up by China Seismic Bureau. The largest aftershock earthquake M 4.2.

3 August 1795

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On August 20, 1794, an American army commanded by General Anthony Wayne defeated an America Indian force led by Blue Jacket of the Shawnee at the Battle of Fallen Timbers. With this victory, American Indians living in the western portion of modern-day Ohio knew that they had to sue for peace. In January 1795, representatives from the various tribes met with Wayne at Fort Greene Ville. The Anglo-American settlers and American Indians spent the next eight months negotiating a treaty. It became known as the Treaty of Greenville.

On August 3, 1795, leaders of the Wyandot, Delaware, Shawnee, Ottawa, Miami, Eel River, Wea, Chippewa, Potawatomi, Kickapoo, Piankashaw, and Kaskaskia nations formally signed the treaty. The American Indians who became signatories agreed to relinquish all claims to land south and east of a boundary that began roughly at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River. It ran southward to Fort Laurens and then turned westward to Fort Loramie and Fort Recovery. It then turned southward to the Ohio River. The Indians, however, could still hunt on the land that they ceded. The whites agreed to relinquish their claims to land north and west of the line, although the American Indians permitted the Americans to establish several trading posts in their territory. The United States also provided the Indians with $20,000 worth of goods for signing the treaty. The American government also agreed to give Ohio’s American Indian signatories $9,500 every year in goods. The American Indians were to decide how the goods would be divided among them.

Many American Indians refused to honor the agreement. White settlers continued to move onto the contested land. Violence continued between these two peoples. American Indian leaders like Tecumseh and the Prophet would emerge in the early 1800s to carry on the American Indian struggle to regain their lost land is signed.