This Day in History Class

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First Eurovision Song Contest - May 24, 1956 May 24, 2019

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On this day in 1956, the first Eurovision Song Contest took place in Lugano, Switzerland.

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Second Defenestration of Prague - May 23, 1618 May 23, 2019

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On this day in 1618, two regents were thrown from a window in the Prague Castle, an incident now known as the Second Defenestration of Prague. For more on this subect, listen to an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class on the Defenestrations of Prague here: https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/the-defenestrations-of-prague.htm

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Great Chilean Earthquake - May 22, 1960 May 22, 2019

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On this day in 1960, the largest earthquake in recorded history, a magnitude 9.5, hit off the coast of Chile.

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White Night riots - May 21, 1979 May 21, 2019

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On this day in 1979, riots took place in San Francisco in the aftermath of the trial for Mayor George Moscone and city supervisor Harvey Milk's assassination.

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Amelia Earhart began solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic - May 20, 1932 May 20, 2019

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On this day in 1932, Amelia Earhart took off from Newfoundland on her first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the first woman to complete such a trip.

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Lorraine Hansberry born - May 19, 1930 May 19, 2019

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On this day in 1930, playwright and activist Lorraine Hansberry was born in Chicago.

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Antikythera mechanism discovered - May 18, 1902 May 18, 2019

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On this day in 1902, the Antikythera mechanism was discovered. Learn more about the mechanism at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/the-antikythera-mechanism.htm

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First Kentucky Derby - May 17, 1875 May 17, 2019

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On this day in 1875, the first Kentucky Derby was held in Louisville. Learn more about the derby at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/kentucky-derby-50-years.htm

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First Academy Awards ceremony - May 16, 1929 May 16, 2019

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On this day in 1929, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences held its first Academy Awards ceremony.

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Mickey and Minnie Mouse debuted - May 15, 1928 May 15, 2019

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On this day in 1928, Mickey and Minnie Mouse debuted in a test screening of the animated short "Plane Crazy."

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