This Day in History Class

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Duquesne Spy Ring sentenced / Nixon sets 55mph national speed limit - January 2nd Flashback Jan 02, 2024

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On this day in 1942, thirty-three members of a Nazi spy ring headed by Frederick Joubert Duquesne were sentenced to serve time in prison.

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On this day in 1974, President Richard Nixon established a maximum speed limit of 55 miles per hour on every highway in the United States.

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Frankenstein published / Johnny Cash plays a concert at San Quentin State Prison - January 1st Flashback Jan 01, 2024

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On this day in 1818, Mary Shelley's debut novel, "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus," was first published.

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On this day in 1959, musician Johnny Cash rang in the new year by performing live at San Quentin State Prison in California.

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Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe loses part of his nose in a sword duel - December 29th, 1566 Dec 29, 2023

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On this day in 1566, eccentric astronomer Tycho Brahe lost a large chunk of his nose in a swordfight with his third cousin.

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H. L. Mencken perpetrates the Bathtub Hoax - December 28th, 1917 Dec 28, 2023

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On this day in 1917, Baltimore journalist Henry L. Mencken published a faux history of the bathtub titled “A Neglected Anniversary.”

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The U.S. government seizes control of Montgomery Ward - December 27th, 1944 Dec 27, 2023

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On this day in 1944, the Roosevelt administration seized control of the Montgomery Ward company for a second time.

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The Great Blizzard buries New York City - December 26th, 1947 Dec 26, 2023

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On this day in 1947, a record-breaking snowstorm wreaked havoc in New York City.

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St. Francis of Assisi sets up the first Nativity scene - December 25th, 1223 Dec 25, 2023

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On this day in 1223, St. Francis created the world's first Nativity scene in Greccio, Italy.

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Edward Johnson gives the first demonstration of electric Christmas tree lights - December 22nd, 1882 Dec 22, 2023

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On this day in 1882, the first Christmas tree with electric lights was displayed at the home of Edward Hibberd Johnson.

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Elvis Presley meets Richard Nixon - December 21st, 1970 Dec 21, 2023

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On this day in 1970, rock icon Elvis Presley met with President Richard Nixon at the White House.

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Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life” premieres - December 20th, 1946 Dec 20, 2023

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On this day in 1946, Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life" premiered at the Globe Theatre in New York City.

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