This Day in History Class

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Liberation of Auschwitz / Arne Næss born - January 27 Jan 27, 2021

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Soviet forces liberated the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz on this day in 1945. / On this day in 1912, Norwegian philosopher Arne Næss was born.

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Cascadia Earthquake of 1700 struck off the Pacific Northwest coast / Rum Rebellion began - January 26 Jan 26, 2021

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On this day in 1700, a massive earthquake struck off the Pacific Northwest coast in North America. / On this day in 1808, William Bligh, the Governor of New South Wales, was deposed by a military coup.

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Nellie Bly's round-the-world trip ended / First Winter Olympics - January 25 Jan 25, 2021

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On this day in 1890, journalist Nellie Bly ended her 72-day trip around the world. / On this day in 1924, the first ever Winter Olympic Games began in Chamonix, France.

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Maria Tallchief born / Krueger introduced canned beer - January 24 Jan 24, 2021

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Ballerina Maria Tallchief was born on this day in 1925. / On this day in 1935, Krueger Brewing Company introduced canned beer.

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Elizabeth Blackwell became the first female M.D. in the United States / Shaanxi earthquake - January 23 Jan 23, 2021

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On this day in 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to get a medical degree from a medical school. / On this day in 1556, the deadliest earthquake in recorded history hit Shaanxi province in China.

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Dr. Curtis Welch sent an urgent telegram asking for diphtheria serum / Apple Macintosh "1984" ad - January 22 Jan 22, 2021

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On this day in 1925, Dr. Curtis Welch sent an urgent telegram in an effort to stop a diphtheria epidemic in Nome, Alaska. / On this day in 1984, a "1984"-inspired ad introducing the Apple Macintosh played during the Super Bowl.

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Irish War of Independence began / Sophia Jex-Blake born - January 21 Jan 21, 2021

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The Irish War of Independence began on this day in 1919. / On this day in 1840, Sophia Jex-Blake, the first female doctor to practice in Scotland, was born.

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Iran Hostage Crisis Ended / Battle of Yungay - January 20 Jan 20, 2021

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The Iran Hostage Crisis ended on this day in 1981, minutes after the inauguration of President Ronald Reagan. / On this day in 1839, the Battle of Yungay, the decisive battle of the War of the Confederation between Chile and the Peruvian-Bolivian Confederation, took place.

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Zimmermann Telegram Sent / Iva Toguri D'Aquino pardoned - January 19 Jan 19, 2021

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The German ambassador to Mexico received a coded telegram from German Foreign Secretary Arthur Zimmerman on this day in 1917. / On this day in 1977, U.S. President Gerald Ford pardoned Iva Toguri D'Aquino, also known as Tokyo Rose.

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Gilles Garnier Convicted of Lycanthropy / Jim Thorpe's medals restored - January 18 Jan 18, 2021

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Gilles Garnier, the Werewolf of Dole, was convicted of lycanthropy on this day in 1573. / On this day in 1983, Jim Thorpe's Olympic medals were returned to his children, 70 years after they were stripped from him.

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