Powerball Jackpot of $758.7 Million Claimed by Mavis Wanczyk

On August 24, 2017

A Massachusetts lottery player, Mavis Wanczyk, won a staggering $758.7 million, claiming the largest lottery win in the US.

This Day in History - August 24

2023

Donald Trump became the first former US President to have their mug shot taken.

2016

Astronomers announced the discovery of an Earth-like planet named Proxima b.

1981

Mark David Chapman was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for murdering John Lennon.

1909

The first installment of concrete was poured into the Panama Canal.

1944

Allied troops began the attack on Paris during World War II.

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