This Day in History Class

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First leap second added to UTC - June 30, 1972 Jun 30, 2020

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At 11:59 p.m. and 60 seconds, a leap second was added to Coordinated Universal Time to synchronize clocks with Earth’s decelerating rotation.

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Globe Theatre burned down - June 29, 1613 Jun 29, 2020

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On this day in 1613, the Globe Theatre in London, famous for hosting performances of Shakespeare's plays, was destroyed in a fire.

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"The Amos 'n' Andy Show" premiered - June 28, 1951 Jun 28, 2020

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On this day in 1951, "The Amos 'n' Andy Show” premiered on CBS TV.

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Joseph Smith assassinated - June 27, 1844 Jun 27, 2020

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On this day in 1844, Joseph Smith, the leader of the Latter Day Saint movement, was murdered alongside his brother Hyrum by a mob in Carthage, Illinois.

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Winnipeg general strike ended - June 26, 1919 Jun 26, 2020

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The Winnipeg General Strike officially ended when the strike leaders called it off.

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Rainbow flag flown for first time - June 25, 1978 Jun 25, 2020

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On this day in 1978, the rainbow flag, made specifically to represent the LGBTQ community, was flown for the first time at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade.

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Siamese Revolution of 1932 - June 24, 1932 Jun 24, 2020

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On this day in 1932, Khana Ratsadon, or the People’s Party, overthrew the government of King Rama VII, ending 700 years of absolute monarchy under the kings of Siam.

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Sholes, Glidden, and Soulé awarded typewriter patent - June 23, 1868 Jun 23, 2020

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On this day in 1868, Christopher Latham Sholes, Samuel Soulé, and Carlos Glidden were awarded U.S. patent number 79,265 for their typewriter.

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Octavia E. Butler born - June 22, 1947 Jun 22, 2020

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On this day in 1947, science fiction writer Octavia E. Butler was born.

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