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

1981

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

2024

Pavel Durov, founder of the encrypted messaging app Telegram, was arrested in France for alleged involvement in organized crime.

1995

Microsoft released its operating system, Windows 95, to the public.

1853

The first recorded potato chip was created by chef George Crum in Saratoga Springs, New York.

2014

Nurse William Pooley, who was treating patients in Sierra Leone, flew to London for emergency treatment after contracting Ebola.

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