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David Koresh, American cult leader (died 1993)

Historical image related to David Koresh, American cult leader (died 1993) from August 17, 1959

David Koresh

American religious cult leader (1959–1993)

David Koresh was an American cult leader and preacher who played a central role in the Waco siege of 1993. As the head of the Branch Davidians, a religious sect, Koresh claimed to be its final prophet. His apocalyptic Biblical teachings, including interpretations of the Book of…
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August 17

Day of the year

August 17 is the 229th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 136 days remain until the end of the year.
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