This Day in History Class

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The first Six Flags opens in Arlington, Texas - August 1st, 1961 Aug 01, 2023

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On this day in 1961, the original Six Flags theme park had its soft opening in Arlington, Texas.

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Apollo 15 astronauts take the first car ride on the Moon - July 31st, 1971 Jul 31, 2023

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On this day in 1971, NASA astronauts drove a Lunar Roving Vehicle on the Moon for the first time.

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"White Zombie" introduces a new kind of monster to the silver screen - July 28th, 1932 Jul 28, 2023

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On this day in 1932, the pre-Code horror film “White Zombie” premiered at the Rivoli Theatre in New York City.

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The first commercial jetliner takes to the skies - July 27th, 1949 Jul 27, 2023

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On this day in 1949, the world’s first jet-powered airliner made its inaugural test flight.

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The U.S. postal system is established - July 26th, 1775 Jul 26, 2023

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On this day in 1775, the U.S. postal system was established by the Second Continental Congress.

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Two ocean liners collide off the island of Nantucket - July 25th, 1956 Jul 25, 2023

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On this day in 1956, the Italian ocean liner Andrea Doria and the Swedish ocean liner Stockholm collided off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts.

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The Window Tax is abolished in the United Kingdom - July 24th, 1851 Jul 24, 2023

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On this day in 1851, Great Britain’s wildly unpopular window tax was finally repealed after 156 years on the books.

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Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis - July 21st, 356 BC Jul 21, 2023

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On this day in 356 BC, a mysterious anarchist named Herostratus set fire to the world-renowned Temple of Artemis.

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The Guinea Pig Club forms - July 20th, 1941 Jul 20, 2023

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On this day in 1941, a group of badly burned airmen in the Royal Air Force established "The Guinea Pig Club."

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French cyclist Maurice Garin wins the first Tour de France - July 19th, 1903 Jul 19, 2023

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On this day in 1903, French bicycler Maurice Garin took first place at the inaugural Tour de France.

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