This Day in History Class

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American singer and pianist Fats Domino is born - February 26th, 1928 Feb 26, 2024

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On this day in 1928, legendary musician Antoine "Fats" Domino Jr. was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Six Marines raise the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima - February 23rd, 1945 Feb 23, 2024

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On this day in 1945, during the Battle of Iwo Jima, six Marines planted the U.S. flag at the summit of Mount Suribachi.

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Zitkála-Šá born / Edward Payson Weston walks from Boston to Washington DC on a bet - February 22nd Flashback Feb 22, 2024

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On this day in 1876, Native American writer and activist Zitkála-Šá was born.

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On this day in 1861, after losing a bet, Edward Payson Weston embarked on a 478-mile walk from Boston to Washington D.C.

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Nintendo releases "The Legend of Zelda" in Japan - February 21st, 1986 Feb 21, 2024

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On this day in 1986, the original “Legend of Zelda" video game was released in Japan for the Famicom Disk System.

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Americans hold a Nazi rally in Madison Square Garden - February 20th, 1939 Feb 20, 2024

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On this day in 1939, a crowd of 20,000 Nazi sympathizers staged a rally in Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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The Georgia Literature Commission is established. - February 19th, 1953 Feb 19, 2024

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On this day in 1953, the State of Georgia created the first literature censorship board in the United States.

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The first fruit tree patent is issued - February 16th, 1932 Feb 16, 2024

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On this day in 1932, Illinois farmer James Markham received the first fruit tree patent for his hybrid peach tree.

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The Rosie the Riveter “We Can Do It!” poster is introduced - February 15th, 1943 Feb 15, 2024

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On this day in 1943, the now-famous “We Can Do It!” poster was first displayed in several Westinghouse factories.

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First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy gives a televised tour of the White House - February 14th, 1962 Feb 14, 2024

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On this day in 1962, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy gave the first televised tour of the White House.

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The first all-Black professional basketball team is organized - February 13th, 1923 Feb 13, 2024

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On this day in 1923, the New York Renaissance basketball team was formed in Harlem.

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