September 18, 1932
The body of actress Peg Entwistle is discovered by police, two days after her suicide by jumping off of the Hollywoodland sign.
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On September 18, in the year 1932:
The body of actress Peg Entwistle is discovered by police, two days after her suicide by jumping off of the Hollywoodland sign.
Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one's own death.
Why September 18, 1932 matters:
The body of actress Peg Entwistle is discovered by police, two days after her suicide by jumping off of the Hollywoodland sign.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: September 18, 1932
The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience.
The event on this day: The body of actress Peg Entwistle is discovered by police, two days after her suicide by jumping off of the Hollywoodland sign.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suicide (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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