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

1944

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

1456

The first printing of the Gutenberg Bible was completed.

1995

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

2019

American explorer Victor Vescovo became the first person to journey to the deepest points of every ocean.

2015

One billion people logged into Facebook for the first time, surpassing a major milestone.

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