This Day in History Class

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A Major League baseball game is televised for the first time - August 26th, 1939 Aug 26, 2024

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On this day in 1939, the first televised professional baseball game was broadcast from an experimental TV station in New York City.

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The state of Franklin declares independence - August 23rd, 1784 Aug 23, 2024

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On this day in 1784, four counties in western North Carolina declared their independence as the State of Franklin.

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Walt Disney's "The Skeleton Dance" premieres in theaters - August 22nd, 1929 Aug 22, 2024

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On this day in 1929, the animated short “The Skeleton Dance” held its official premiere at the Roxy Theatre in New York City.

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An F5 tornado strikes Rochester, Minnesota - August 21st, 1883 Aug 21, 2024

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On this day in 1883, three powerful tornadoes wreaked havoc in southeast Minnesota.

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NASA launches the Voyager 2 spacecraft - August 20th, 1977 Aug 20, 2024

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On this day in 1977, a NASA rocket launched the Voyager 2 space probe from Cape Canaveral, Florida.

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Benjamin Banneker writes to Thomas Jefferson in support of abolition - August 19th, 1791 Aug 19, 2024

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On this day in 1791, American author and astronomer Benjamin Banneker wrote a 1,400-word letter to Thomas Jefferson, challenging his views on slavery.

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Flashback episode - August 16th Aug 16, 2024

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Please enjoy these August 16th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!

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Tivoli Gardens opens in Copenhagen, Denmark - August 15th, 1843 Aug 15, 2024

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On this day in 1843, the Tivoli Gardens amusement park opened its gates for the first time.

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Ethel Lois Payne is born - August 14th, 1911 Aug 14, 2024

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On this day in 1911, pioneering Black journalist Ethel Lois Payne was born in Chicago, Illinois.

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German acrobat Otto Witte is allegedly crowned King of Albania - August 13th, 1913 Aug 13, 2024

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On this day in 1913, according to German legend, a circus performer named Otto Witte conned his way onto the Albanian throne.

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