This Day in History Class

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Zoot Suit Riots began - June 3, 1943 Jun 03, 2019

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On this day in 1943, the Zoot Suit Riots began in Los Angeles.

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Pemulwuy died - June 2, 1802 Jun 02, 2019

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On this day in 1802, Aboriginal resistance leader Pemulwuy died.

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Isabella Baumfree took name Sojourner Truth - June 1, 1843 Jun 01, 2019

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On this day in 1843, Isabella Baumfree took the name Sojourner Truth. Truth went on to become an abolitionist and advocate for Black and women's rights.

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Samuel Pepys' last diary entry - May 31, 1669 May 31, 2019

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On this day in 1669, English naval administrator Samuel Pepys wrote his last diary entry. Learn more about Samuel Pepys in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/samuel-pepys-beyond-the-diary.htm

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First known summit of Mount Everest - May 30, 1953 May 30, 2019

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On this day in 1953, Nepalese sherpa Tenzing Norgay and climber Edmund Hillary became the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the highest mountain above sea level.

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Solar eclipse helped prove general relativity - May 29, 1919 May 29, 2019

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On this day in 1919, a total solar eclipse experiment helped prove Einstein's recently proposed general theory of relativity.

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Ruby Payne-Scott born - May 28, 1912 May 28, 2019

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On this day in 1912, Ruby Payne-Scott, the first female radio astronomer in Australia, was born.

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Battle of Tsushima - May 27, 1905 May 27, 2019

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On this day in 1905, the Battle of Tsushima, part of the Russo-Japanese war, began.

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Frankie Manning born - May 26, 1914 May 26, 2019

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On this day in 1914, dancer and Lindy Hop innovator Frankie Manning was born. Find out more about Frankie Manning in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/tags/lindy-hop.htms

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Organization of African Unity founded - May 25,1963 May 25, 2019

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On this day in 1963, the Organization of African Unity was founded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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