This Day in History Class

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African Methodist Episcopal Church founded - April 9, 1816 Apr 09, 2020

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On this day in 1816, the African Methodist Episcopal Church was formed when Richard Allen and Daniel Coker called Black Methodists to meet in Philadelphia.

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Helen Joseph born - April 8, 1905 Apr 08, 2020

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On this day in 1905, anti-apartheid activist Helen Joseph was born.

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Tito proclaimed Yugoslav president for life - April 7, 1963 Apr 07, 2020

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On this day in 1963, Tito was proclaimed president for life of the newly renamed Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.

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Leonora Carrington born - April 6, 1917 Apr 06, 2020

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On this day in 1917, artist and writer Leonora Carrington was born in England.

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Ripple Rock explosion - April 5, 1958 Apr 05, 2020

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On this day in 1958, the peaks of an underwater mountain called Ripple Rock were destroyed in an explosion, so they would no longer pose a hazard to passing ships.

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Margaret Oliphant born - April 4, 1828 Apr 04, 2020

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On this day in 1828, Scottish writer Margaret Oliphant was born.

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Jeju Uprising began - April 3, 1948 Apr 03, 2020

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On this day in 1948, leftists launched an uprising on Jeju Island in South Korea.

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Bombing of Naco - April 2, 1929 Apr 02, 2020

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On this day in 1929, Irish mercenary Patrick Murphy unintentionally dropped two bombs over the border town of Naco, Arizona.

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Wangari Maathai born - April 1, 1940 Apr 01, 2020

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On this day in 1940, environmental and political activist Wangari Maathai was born in Kenya.

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Jack Johnson born - March 31, 1878 Mar 31, 2020

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On this day in 1878, heavyweight boxing champion Jack Johnson was born.

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