This Day in History Class

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The Altar of Augustan Peace is dedicated in Rome - January 30th, 9 BC Jan 30, 2024

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On this day in 9 BC, the Altar of Peace was dedicated in Rome as a tribute to Caesar Augustus.

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The Seeing Eye dog guide training school opens in Nashville - January 29th, 1929 Jan 29, 2024

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On this day in 1929, the Seeing Eye was established as the first guide dog training school in the United States.

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American aviator Bessie Coleman is born - January 26th, 1892 Jan 26, 2024

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On this day in 1892, pioneering aviator Elizabeth “Bessie” Coleman was born in Atlanta, Texas.

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Scottish poet Robert Burns is born - January 25th, 1759 Jan 25, 2024

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On this day in 1759, celebrated poet Robert Burns was born in Alloway, Scotland.

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The Boy Scouts movement begins in England - January 24th, 1908 Jan 24, 2024

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On this day in 1908, the first installment of Robert Baden-Powell’s “Scouting for Boys” was published in England.

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The USS Pueblo is captured - January 23rd, 1968 Jan 23, 2024

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On this day in 1968, the USS Pueblo and its 83 crew members were captured at sea by North Korean forces.

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Lottie Williams becomes the first person to be hit by space junk - January 22nd, 1997 Jan 22, 2024

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On this day in 1997, Tulsa resident Lottie Williams was struck by falling debris from a Delta II rocket.

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American singer Janis Joplin is born - January 19th, 1943 Jan 19, 2024

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On this day in 1943, legendary rock singer Janis Joplin was born in Port Arthur, Texas.

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"The Jeffersons" premieres on CBS - January 18th, 1975 Jan 18, 2024

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On this day in 1975, the groundbreaking sitcom "The Jeffersons" aired for the first time on CBS.

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The U.S. buys three of the Virgin Islands from Denmark - January 17th, 1917 Jan 17, 2024

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On this day in 1917, Denmark sold the islands of Saint Thomas, Saint John, and Saint Croix to the United States.

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