This Day in History Class

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Thomas Edison suggests using the word "hello" as a telephone greeting - August 15th, 1877 Aug 15, 2023

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On this day in 1877, Thomas Edison proposed saying “hello” when greeting someone on the telephone.

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The Wiffle ball is invented - August 14th, 1953 Aug 14, 2023

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On this day in 1953, David Nelson Mullany created the first working prototype of the Wiffle Ball.

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The Mall of America opens - August 11th, 1992 Aug 11, 2023

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On this day in 1992, the Mall of America had its grand opening in Bloomington, Minnesota.

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A white mob destroys the Noyes Academy - August 10th, 1835 Aug 10, 2023

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On this day in 1835, a mob of hundreds of white men used a team of oxen to pull an integrated schoolhouse off its foundation.

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Betty Boop makes her cartoon debut in "Dizzy Dishes" - August 9th, 1930 Aug 09, 2023

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On this day in 1930, beloved cartoon character Betty Boop made her big-screen debut in the animated short “Dizzy Dishes.”

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The term “global warming” appears in print for the first time - August 8th, 1975 Aug 08, 2023

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On this day in 1975, American geochemist Wallace Broecker coined the term “global warming.”

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Theophilus Van Kannel patents the revolving door - August 7th, 1888 Aug 07, 2023

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On this day in 1888, American inventor Theophilus Van Kannel was granted a patent for the revolving door.

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Yankees outfielder Dave Winfield is arrested for killing a seagull - August 4th, 1983 Aug 04, 2023

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On this day in 1983, New York Yankees’ right fielder Dave Winfield was arrested for accidentally killing a seagull.

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Mail service resumes at a nudist colony in Florida - August 3rd, 1985 Aug 03, 2023

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On this day in 1985, after more than a year without service, residents of the Paradise Lakes nudist resort started receiving mail again.

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American gunfighter “Wild Bill” Hickok is killed during a card game - August 2nd, 1876 Aug 02, 2023

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On this day in 1876, legendary lawman “Wild Bill” Hickok was shot in the back of the head while playing poker.

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