This Day in History Class

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World speed record for steam locomotive set - July 3, 1938 Jul 03, 2019

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On this day in 1938, the world speed record for steam locomotives was set when Mallard went 126 miles per hour.

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Patrice Lumumba born - July 2, 1925 Jul 02, 2019

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On this day in 1925, Congolese politician, Pan-Africanist, and independence leader Patrice Lumumba was born.

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Ghana declared a republic - July 1, 1960 Jul 01, 2019

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On this day in 1960, Ghana was declared a republic, and Kwame Nkrumah was inaugurated as president.

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Tunguska event - June 30, 1908 Jun 30, 2019

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On this day in 1908, an explosion occurred near the Podkamennaya Tunguska River in Russia that was likely caused by a meteorite or comet bursting.

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Moctezuma II died - June 29, 1520 Jun 29, 2019

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On this day in 1520, Aztec emperor Moctezuma died, either at the hands of Spaniards or Aztecs unhappy with his rule.

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Stonewall raid and riots - June 28, 1969 Jun 28, 2019

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On this day in 1968, New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar, sparking nights of riots that became a major moment of resistance in the history of the LGBTQ rights movement.

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E.R. Braithwaite born - June 27, 1912 Jun 27, 2019

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On this day in 1912, writer, social worker, teacher, and diplomat E.R. Braithwaite was born.

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Big Bill Broonzy born - June 26, 1893 or 1903 Jun 26, 2019

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On this day in 1893 or 1903, blues musician Big Bill Broonzy was born.

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First photo to illustrate newspaper report taken - June 25, 1848 Jun 25, 2019

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Charles-François Thibault took three photos during the June Days uprising on this day and the following in 1848. Two of them became the first photos to accompany a newspaper report.

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Dancing mania outbreak - June 24, 1374 Jun 24, 2019

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On this day in 1374, a dancing mania outbreak began in Aachen, Germany.

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