On This Day - August 18 Aug 18, 2024 4:59:01 GMT -6 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by NerdiestKen on Aug 18, 2024 4:59:01 GMT -6 On this day in 1991, Soviet hard-liners launch coup against Gorbachevwww.history.com/this-day-in-history/soviet-hard-liners-launch-coup-against-gorbachev