This Day in History Class

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"Jaws" released - June 20, 1975 Jun 20, 2020

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On this day in 1975, the film "Jaws" was released in the U.S. and Canada.

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Joshua Nkomo born - June 19, 1917 Jun 19, 2020

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On this day in 1917, revolutionary and politician Joshua Nkomo was born in Matebeleland in modern-day Zimbabwe.

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Canterbury monks observed lunar event - June 18, 1178 Jun 18, 2020

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On this day in 1178 (on the Julian calendar), several monks from Canterbury reportedly saw the moon split into two and explode into flames.

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Wairau Incident - June 17, 1843 Jun 17, 2020

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On this day in 1843, a clash between British immigrants and Maori known as the Wairau Incident took place on the South Island in New Zealand.

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Abraham Lincoln gave House Divided speech - June 16, 1858 Jun 16, 2020

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On this day in 1858, Abraham Lincoln gave his "House Divided" speech in Springfield, Illinois, during his run for U.S. senator.

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László Bíró patented ballpoint pen in Britain - June 15, 1938 Jun 15, 2020

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On this day in 1938, Hungarian newspaper editor Laszlo Biro filed a British patent for the ballpoint pen.

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Trade Unions Act passed in Canada - June 14, 1872 Jun 14, 2020

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On this day in 1872, Parliament passed the Trade Unions Act in Canada, legalizing unions.

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First Pentagon Papers excerpts printed in NY Times - June 13, 1971 Jun 13, 2020

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On this day in 1971, the New York Times began publishing excerpts from the Pentagon Papers.

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Djuna Barnes born - June 12, 1892 Jun 12, 2020

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On this day in 1892, writer and illustrator Djuna Barnes was born.

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Broad Street Riot - June 11, 1837 Jun 11, 2020

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On this day in 1837, a riot broke out in Boston when a fire company met an Irish funeral procession.

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