August 15, 2003

Power is restored to many, but not all areas of the north-eastern United States and Canada affected by the previous day's blackout [1]. Investigations into the root cause of the grid collapse are currently focusing on transmission lines circling Lake Erie [2].
Libya formally accepts responsibility for the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. It consists of general language that lacks expression of remorse for lives lost. [3] Although some claim the acceptance is just a business deal and not a true admission of guilt. [4]
Prince Hans-Adam II of Liechtenstein announces that he will abdicate the throne in 2004, in favor of his son, Prince Alois.