This Day in History Class

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Atomic-generated electricity is sold for the first time - July 18th, 1955 Jul 18, 2023

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On this day in 1955, a ceremony commemorating the first sale of atomic electricity was held at a power plant in West Milton, New York.

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Willis Carrier designs the first modern air conditioner - July 17th, 1902 Jul 17, 2023

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On this day in 1902, mechanical engineer Willis Carrier completed his design for what would become the first modern air conditioner.

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Edward Whymper becomes the first person to scale the Matterhorn - July 14th, 1865 Jul 14, 2023

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On this day in 1865, British climber Edward Whymper and six companions completed the first ascent of the Matterhorn.

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A major blackout strikes New York City - July 13th, 1977 Jul 13, 2023

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On this day in 1977, a citywide power outage created total chaos in New York City.

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The Etch A Sketch is introduced - July 12th, 1960 Jul 12, 2023

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On this day in 1960, the Ohio Art Company released a new mechanical drawing toy called the Etch A Sketch.

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Earth welcomes its five billionth human - July 11th, 1987 Jul 11, 2023

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On this day in 1987, the United Nations proclaimed a newborn boy the world’s five billionth inhabitant.

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Death Valley experiences the world's highest recorded temperature - July 10th, 1913 Jul 10, 2023

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On this day in 1913, a weather observer in Death Valley measured a record high temperature of 134°F.

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The Hawaiian Islands are annexed by the United States - July 7th, 1898 Jul 07, 2023

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On this day in 1898, President William McKinley signed a joint resolution annexing the Hawaiian islands to the United States.

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Flashback episode - July 6th Jul 06, 2023

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Please enjoy these July 6th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you tomorrow for a brand new episode!

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Flashback episode - July 5th Jul 05, 2023

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Please enjoy these July 5th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you Friday for a brand new episode!

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