This Day in History Class

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West Virginia residents report the first sighting of the Flatwoods Monster - September 12th, 1952 Sep 12, 2023

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On this day in 1952, seven people encountered a mysterious creature on a farm in Flatwoods, West Virginia.

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Hurricane Iniki pummels the Hawaiian island of Kauai - September 11th, 1992 Sep 11, 2023

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On this day in 1992, a Category 4 hurricane devastated the Hawaiian island of Kauai.

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Delano Grape Strike / Michelangelo's David Unveiled - September 8th Flashback Sep 08, 2023

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The Delano Grape Strike began on this day in 1965.
On this day in 1504, Michelangelo's David was unveiled to the public.

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Pirate Raid on the Ganj-i-Sawai / Death of the Last Thylacine - September 7th Flashback Sep 07, 2023

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Pirates raided the Ganj-i-Sawai on this day in 1695. There's more in the May 9, 2018 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class, "Henry Every, Successful Pyrate."
On this day in 1936, the last thylacine, aka Tasmanian tiger, died at the Hobart Zoo in Tasmania.

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King Charles II Hides in Oak Tree / Buddy Bolden Born - September 6th Flashback Sep 06, 2023

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On this day in 1651, after fleeing for his life following his defeat at the Battle of Worcester, Charles II, the King of Scotland and rightful King of England, took refuge in a tall oak tree.
On this day in 1877, jazz pioneer Buddy Bolden was born in New Orleans. Learn more about Buddy on the December 19th, 2018 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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'Hippie' Used in Print / "The Muppet Show" Premiere - September 5th Flashback Sep 05, 2023

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"Hippie" was first used in print with its current meaning on this day in 1965.
On this day in 1976, The Muppet Show, created by American puppeteer and filmmaker Jim Henson, made its world premiere on ITV stations throughout the United Kingdom.

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Peekskill Riots / First Roll-Film Camera - September 4th Flashback Sep 04, 2023

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A series of events known as the Peekskill Riots ended on this day in 1949.
On this day in 1888, American entrepreneur George Eastman received a patent for the world's first camera designed to use rolls of film.

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S-5 Submarine Catastrophe / Libyan Coup D'état - September 1st Flashback Sep 01, 2023

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An error during a crash dive led to a catastrophe aboard the submarine USS S-5 on this day in 1920. There's more to the story in the November 26, 2014 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class.
On this day in 1969, the Free Officers Movement overthrew King Idris I, and Muammar Gaddafi assumed power.

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Jack the Ripper's First Murder / Singapore Independence - August 31st Flashback Aug 31, 2023

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Mary Ann Nichols was murdered on this day in 1888, the first canonical victim of Jack the Ripper.
On this day in 1963, the prime minister of Singapore declared de facto independence for the country.

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Lancelot 'Capability' Brown Baptized / Moravia Brings Cholera to U.S. - August 30th Flashback Aug 30, 2023

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England's master gardener, Lancelot "Capability" Brown, was baptized on this day in 1716.
On this day in 1892, the steamship Moravia arrived in New York from Hamburg, Germany, where a cholera epidemic was happening.

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