This Day in History Class

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The Pillsbury Doughboy makes his first TV appearance - November 7th, 1965 Nov 07, 2023

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On this day in 1965, the Pillsbury Doughboy appeared in his first TV commercial.

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A security guard sets fire to the Universal Studios backlot - November 6th, 1990 Nov 06, 2023

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On this day in 1990, an arson fire swept through the Universal Studios backlot.

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The Chicago Tribune mistakenly declares “Dewey Defeats Truman” - November 3rd, 1948 Nov 03, 2023

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On this day in 1948, the Chicago Tribune wrongly declared Thomas Dewey the winner of the previous day’s presidential election.

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The first computer worm is released onto the Internet - November 2nd, 1988 Nov 02, 2023

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On this day in 1988, a rogue computer program was unleashed on the Internet for the first time.

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Canadian goalie Jacques Plante dons the first hockey mask - November 1st, 1959 Nov 01, 2023

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On this day in 1959, Jacques Plante became the first goalie to wear a face mask during an NHL game.

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German farmer Peter Stumpp is executed for being a werewolf - October 31st, 1589 Oct 31, 2023

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On this day in 1589, alleged werewolf Peter Stumpp was put to death in Bedburg, Germany.

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"Garfield’s Halloween Adventure" debuts on CBS - October 30th, 1985 Oct 30, 2023

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On this day in 1985, “Garfield’s Halloween Adventure” aired for the first time on CBS.

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"Godzilla" premieres in Nagoya, Japan - October 27th, 1954 Oct 27, 2023

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On this day in 1954, the King of the Monsters made his big screen debut when the original “Godzilla” premiered in Nagoya, Japan.

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Guided tours of the former prison at Alcatraz begin - October 26th, 1973 Oct 26, 2023

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On this day in 1973, the infamous island prison of Alcatraz was opened to the public.

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Japan deploys kamikaze bombers for the first time - October 25th, 1944 Oct 25, 2023

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On this day in 1944, the first kamikaze bombers sank an American warship at the Battle of Leyte Gulf.

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