This Day in History Class

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Joseph Lister performs the first antiseptic surgery - August 12th, 1865 Aug 12, 2024

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On this day in 1865, British surgeon Joseph Lister introduced a new technique to help prevent surgical infections.

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Henry David Thoreau's "Walden" is published - August 9th, 1854 Aug 09, 2024

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On this day in 1854, Henry David Thoreau’s classic book “Walden, or, A Life in the Woods” was published for the first time.

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Brian Hyland’s “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” tops the Billboard Hot 100 - August 8th, 1960 Aug 08, 2024

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On this day in 1960, the novelty song “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” hit No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart.

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Alice Ramsey becomes the first woman to drive across the United States - August 7th, 1909 Aug 07, 2024

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On this day in 1909, New Jersey homemaker Alice Ramsey completed her historic cross-country road trip.

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William Kemmler is executed by electric chair - August 6th, 1890 Aug 06, 2024

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On this day in 1890, convicted killer William Kemmler became the first person to be executed by electrocution.

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Ronald Reagan fires more than 11,000 air traffic controllers - August 5th, 1981 Aug 05, 2024

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On this day in 1981, President Ronald Reagan fired more than 11,000 air traffic controllers.

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Jackie Joyner-Kersee wins her second gold medal in the heptathlon - August 2nd, 1992 Aug 02, 2024

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On this day in 1992, American athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee became the first woman to win two consecutive Olympic gold medals in the heptathlon.

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Vigdís Finnbogadóttir becomes president of Iceland - August 1st, 1980 Aug 01, 2024

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On this day in 1980, Icelandic politician Vigdís Finnbogadóttir became the first woman in the world to be elected president.

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MGM’s Leo the Lion roars for the first time - July 31st, 1928 Jul 31, 2024

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On this day in 1928, MGM Studios’ mascot Leo the Lion roared for the first time on the big screen.

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The USS Indianapolis is torpedoed by a Japanese submarine - July 30th, 1945 Jul 30, 2024

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On this day in 1945, the USS Indianapolis was torpedoed and sunk by a Japanese submarine.

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