This Day in History Class

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Lynching of Leo Frank - Aug. 17, 1915 Aug 17, 2018

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Leo Frank was lynched on this day in 1915. For a longer look, listen to the August 3, 2011 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "The Trial of Leo Frank."

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The First Transatlantic Telegraph Message - Aug. 16, 1858 Aug 16, 2018

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The first transatlantic telegraph cable carried its first messages on this day in 1858. Get a longer story in the November 9, 2016 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "The First Transatlantic Telegraph Cable."

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Indian Independence - Aug. 15, 1947 Aug 15, 2018

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India became independent from the British Empire on this day in 1947, an event that is also intrinsically connected to the independence of Pakistan and the partition of the two nations.

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Mainz Psalter Published - Aug. 14, 1457 Aug 14, 2018

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The Mainz Psalter was published on this day in 1457. It was the second book printed with movable type in the West.

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Opha May Johnson Became The First Woman to Enlist in the Marine Corps - Aug. 13, 1918 Aug 13, 2018

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Opha May Johnson became the first known woman to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps on this day in 1918.

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Isaac Singer Patented a Sewing Machine - Aug. 12, 1851 Aug 12, 2018

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Isaac Singer patented his sewing machine on this day in 1851. There's more detail in the July 27, 2016, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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Anne Lister Wrote Her First Diary Entry - Aug. 11, 1806 Aug 11, 2018

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Anne Lister wrote her first diary entry on this day in 1806. For more detail, listen to the January 29, 2018, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Anne Lister."

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The Pueblo Revolt Began - Aug. 10, 1680 Aug 10, 2018

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The Pueblo Revolt began on this day in 1680. Learn more in the January 27, 2014, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Pueblo Revolt."

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Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton Born - August 9, 1757 Aug 09, 2018

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Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, philanthropist and wife of Alexander Hamilton, was born on this day in 1757.

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The Battle of Amiens - August 8, 1918 Aug 08, 2018

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The Battle of Amiens began on this day in 1918, starting the 100 Days Offensive that ended World War I. There's more to the story in the August 6, 2018, episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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