This Day in History Class

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Los Angeles Riots began - April 29, 1992 Apr 29, 2020

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On this day in 1992, riots erupted in Los Angeles in response to the acquittal of police officers charged with excessive force in the beating of Rodney King.

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Mutiny on the Bounty - April 28, 1789 Apr 28, 2020

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On this day in 1789, acting lieutenant Fletcher Christian led a mutiny against Captain William Bligh on the HMS Bounty.

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Jessie Redmon Fauset born - April 27, 1882 Apr 27, 2020

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On this day in 1882, writer and literary editor Jessie Redmon Fauset was born.

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Shapley-Curtis debate - April 26, 1920 Apr 26, 2020

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On this day in 1920, astronomers Harlow Shapley and Heber Curtis presented their opposing points about the scale of the universe in an event sometimes called “The Great Debate.”

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Ella Fitzgerald born - April 25, 1917 Apr 25, 2020

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On this day in 1917, American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald was born.

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Armenian Genocide began - April 24, 1914 Apr 24, 2020

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This day in 1914 is widely considered the beginning of the Armenian genocide, though Armenian massacres had occurred previously.

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Bavarian beer purity law issued - April 23, 1516 Apr 23, 2020

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On this day in 1516, the Reinheitsgebot, a Bavarian beer purity law, was adopted.

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Chlorine gas released at Second Battle of Ypres - April 22, 1915 Apr 22, 2020

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On this day in 1915, Germany released chlorine gas during the Second Battle of Ypres, markin the first effective use of poison gas on the Western Front.

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Daily Mail published 'surgeon's photograph' - April 21, 1934 Apr 21, 2020

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On this day in 1934, the Daily Mail published a photo of what was allegedly the Loch Ness Monster.

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League of Nations dissolved - April 20, 1946 Apr 20, 2020

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On this day in 1946, the League of Nations was dissolved.

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