This Day in History Class

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Hope Diamond was stolen - September 11, 1792 Sep 11, 2019

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On this day in 1792, the Hope Diamond was stolen.

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Abebe Bikila became first Black African Olympic gold medalist - September 10, 1960 Sep 10, 2019

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On this day in 1960, Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila set a world record for the marathon at the Olympics in Rome.

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Hanapepe Massacre - September 9, 1924 Sep 09, 2019

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On this day in 1924, a strike organized by Filipino sugar plantation workers turned into a massacre of Filipinos by local police.

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Michelangelo's David unveiled in Florence - September 8, 1504 Sep 08, 2019

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On this day in 1504, Michelangelo's David was unveiled to the public.

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Last captive thylacine died - September 7, 1936 Sep 07, 2019

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On this day in 1936, the last thylacine, aka Tasmanian tiger, died at the Hobart Zoo in Tasmania.

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Buddy Bolden born - September 6, 1877 Sep 06, 2019

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On this day, jazz pioneer Buddy Bolden was born in New Orleans. Learn more about Buddy in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/buddy-bolden-and-the-birth-of-jazz.htm.

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Igor Gouzenko defected to Canada - September 5, 1945 Sep 05, 2019

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On this day in 1945, Soviet cipher clerk Igor Gouzenko defected to Canada.

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Pearl Street Station began generating electricity - September 4, 1882 Sep 04, 2019

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On this day in 1882, Edison's Pearl Street Station in Manhattan began generating electricity.

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