This Day in History Class

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George Wallace's "Segregation Forever" Speech - Jan. 14, 1963 Jan 14, 2019

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George Wallace was inaugurated as governor of Alabama on this day in 1963, giving his infamous "Segregation Now, Segregation Forever" speech. There's more in the November 30, 2016 Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Nika Riots - Jan. 13, 532 Jan 13, 2019

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The Nika Riots began in Constantinople on this day in 532.

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Schoolhouse Blizzard - Jan. 12, 1888 Jan 12, 2019

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The Schoolhouse Blizzard took place on this day in 1888. You can learn more in the January 18, 2016 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Oral Arguments in Hernandez v. Texas - Jan. 11, 1954 Jan 11, 2019

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The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Hernandez v. Texas on this day in 1954. There's more in the September 27, 2017 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Caesar Crossed the Rubicon - Jan. 10, 49 BCE Jan 10, 2019

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Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon on this day in 49 BCE.

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First Modern Circus - Jan. 9, 1768 Jan 09, 2019

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The first modern circus performance took place on this day in 1768.

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Karl M. Baer Legally Recognized as Male - Jan.8, 1907 Jan 08, 2019

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Karl M. Baer was legally recognized as male on this day in 1907. He had been assigned female at birth.

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Marian Anderson at the Metropolitan Opera - Jan. 7, 1955 Jan 07, 2019

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Marian Anderson became the first Black performer to take the stage at the Metropolitan Opera on this day in 1955. There's more in the August 1, 2011 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Marian Anderson - The Lady from Philadelphia."

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Night of the Big Wind - Jan. 6, 1839 Jan 06, 2019

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The Night of the Big Wind began on this day in 1839.

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King C. Gillette Born - Jan. 5, 1855 Jan 05, 2019

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King C. Gillette was born on this day in 1855.

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