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Today in History for Aug. 24: On this date: In 79, Mount Vesuvius erupted and buried the Italian cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, killing 20,000 people. Today in History for Aug. 24: On this date: In 79, Mount Vesuvius erupted and buried the Italian …