This Day in History Class

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The Ken doll is introduced to the Barbie toy line - March 11th, 1961 Mar 11, 2024

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On this day in 1961, Mattel introduced the Ken doll at the International Toy Fair in New York City.

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The U.S. Senate adopts the cloture rule - March 8th, 1917 Mar 08, 2024

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On this day in 1917, the U.S. Senate adopted a rule that allowed a two-thirds majority to cut off debate and force a vote.

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Phyllis Diller makes her stand-up debut - March 7th, 1955 Mar 07, 2024

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On this day in 1955, American comedian Phyllis Diller made her professional debut at the Purple Onion nightclub in San Francisco.

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The Alamo falls to Santa Anna and the Mexican army - March 6th, 1836 Mar 06, 2024

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On this day in 1836, the Mexican army defeated a group of Texas rebels at the Battle of the Alamo.

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The Hula-Hoop is patented - March 5th, 1963 Mar 05, 2024

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On this day in 1963, the Wham-O toy company received a patent for the Hula Hoop.

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Ernest Hemingway completes “The Old Man and the Sea” - March 4th, 1952 Mar 04, 2024

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On this day in 1952, American writer Ernest Hemingway finished the manuscript for his classic novella “The Old Man and the Sea.”

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Swatch watches are introduced in Switzerland - March 1st, 1983 Mar 01, 2024

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On this day in 1983, the Swatch Group released its first collection of watches in Zürich, Switzerland.

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Scotland allegedly passes a Leap Day proposal law - February 29th, 1288 Feb 29, 2024

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On this day in 1288, according to Scottish legend, Queen Margaret passed a law allowing women to propose marriage to men on Leap Day.

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The Denver International Airport opens - February 28th, 1995 Feb 28, 2024

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On this day in 1995, the Denver International Airport officially opened to the public.

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Italy appeals for help with the Leaning Tower of Pisa - February 27th, 1964 Feb 27, 2024

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On this day in 1964, the Italian government began accepting proposals for how to save the Leaning Tower of Pisa from collapsing.

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