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Today in History – August 31

1965 – The Aero Spacelines Super Guppy aircraft makes its first flight.

NASA Super Guppy
French Aero Spacelines 377-SG 'Super Guppy'

1939 – Nazi Germany mounts a staged attack on Gleiwitz radio station, creating an excuse to attack Poland the following day, starting World War II in Europe.

Gliwice Radio Tower