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

1991

Ukraine separated from the Soviet Union, marking this day as Ukraine’s Independence Day.

2014

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

2019

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

1944

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

1995

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

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