August 1898
Thursday 11:
American troops enter the city of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico during the Spanish-American War.
Friday 12:
The Hawaiian flag is lowered from Iolani Palace in an elaborate annexation ceremony and replaced with the American flag to signify the transfer of sovereignty from the Republic of Hawaii to the United States.
Sunday 28:
Caleb Bradham renames his carbonated soft drink "Pepsi-Cola".
Monday 29:
The Goodyear tire company is founded.
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