This Day in History Class

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Maria Tallchief born - Jan. 24, 1925 Jan 24, 2019

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Ballerina Maria Tallchief was born on this day in 1925.

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Elizabeth Blackwell became the first female M.D. in the United States - Jan. 23, 1849 Jan 23, 2019

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On this day in 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to get a medical degree from a medical school.

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Dr. Curtis Welch sent an urgent telegram asking for diphtheria serum - Jan. 22, 1925 Jan 22, 2019

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On this day in 1925, Dr. Curtis Welch sent an urgent telegram in an effort to stop a diphtheria epidemic in Nome, Alaska.

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Irish War of Independence began - Jan. 21, 1919 Jan 21, 2019

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The Irish War of Independence began on this day in 1919.

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Iran Hostage Crisis Ended - Jan. 20, 1981 Jan 20, 2019

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The Iran Hostage Crisis ended on this day in 1981, minutes after the inauguration of President Ronald Reagan.

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Zimmermann Telegram Sent - Jan. 19, 1917 Jan 19, 2019

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The German ambassador to Mexico received a coded telegram from German Foreign Secretary Arthur Zimmerman on this day in 1917.

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Gilles Garnier Convicted of Lycanthropy - Jan. 18, 1573 Jan 18, 2019

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Gilles Garnier, the Werewolf of Dole, was convicted of lycanthropy on this day in 1573. Find out more in the October 28, 2015 Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Queen Lili'uokalani of Hawaii Overthrown - Jan. 17, 1893 Jan 17, 2019

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Businessmen aided by U.S. troops overthrew Queen Lili'uokalani of Hawaii on this day in 1893. The July 7 and 12, 2010 episodes of Stuff You Missed in History Class have more detail.

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18th Amendment Ratified - Jan. 16, 1919 Jan 16, 2019

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The 18th Amendment to the U.S. constitution was ratified on this day in 1919, prohibiting the sale, manufacture and transport of alcohol.

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Boston Molasses Flood - Jan. 15, 1919 Jan 15, 2019

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The Boston Molasses Flood took place on this day in 1919. Get more to the story in the October 5, 2009 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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