This Day in History Class

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Jonathan R. Davis single-handedly kills 11 armed outlaws - December 19th, 1854 Dec 19, 2023

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On this day in 1854, Captain Jonathan Davis squared off against 14 bandits in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

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Kenneth LeBel jumps 17 barrels on ice skates - December 18th, 1965 Dec 18, 2023

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On this day in 1965, American speed skater Ken LeBel set a world record by jumping over 17 barrels while wearing ice skates.

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The APA stops classifying homosexuality as a mental illness - December 15th, 1973 Dec 15, 2023

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On this day in 1973, the American Psychiatric Association reversed its stance on homosexuality, declaring that it is not a mental illness.

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Agatha Christie is found alive and well after having gone missing for 11 days - December 14th, 1926 Dec 14, 2023

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On this day in 1926, acclaimed novelist Agatha Christie resurfaced after a mysterious 11-day disappearance.

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The Haribo candy company is founded - December 13th, 1920 Dec 13, 2023

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On this day in 1920, Hans Riegel founded the Haribo candy company in Bonn, Germany.

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Leonardo da Vinci's notebook sells for over $5 million at auction - December 12th, 1980 Dec 12, 2023

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On this day in 1980, a notebook containing writings and illustrations by Leonardo da Vinci was sold at auction for $5.1 million.

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Edward VIII abdicates the British throne - December 11th, 1936 Dec 11, 2023

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On this day in 1936, Edward VIII became the first monarch in British history to give up the throne voluntarily.

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Mexican painter Diego Rivera is born - December 8th, 1886 Dec 08, 2023

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On this day in 1886, renowned muralist Diego Rivera was born in Guanajuato, Mexico.

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Carl Douglas' "Kung Fu Fighting" hits No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 - December 7th, 1974 Dec 07, 2023

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On this day in 1974, “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas kicked its way to the top spot on the U.S. singles chart.

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The U.S. Supreme Court upholds the Expatriation Act - December 6th, 1915 Dec 06, 2023

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On this day in 1915, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a federal law revoking the citizenship of American women who married noncitizens.

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