This Day in History Class

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Flashback episode - July 4th Jul 04, 2023

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Please enjoy these July 4th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!

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President Reagan relights the newly restored Statue of Liberty - July 3rd, 1986 Jul 03, 2023

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On this day in 1986, President Ronald Reagan rededicated the Statue of Liberty in honor of its centennial anniversary.

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Margaret Mitchell's Gone With the Wind is published - June 30th, 1936 Jun 30, 2023

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On this day in 1936, the novel “Gone With the Wind” by Margaret Mitchell was first published by the Macmillan Company.

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The San Diego Chicken is re-hatched at Jack Murphy Stadium - June 29th, 1979 Jun 29, 2023

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On this day in 1979, an early sports mascot named the San Diego Chicken made his triumphant return to professional baseball.

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The Freedmen’s Bank fails - June 28th, 1874 Jun 28, 2023

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On this day in 1874, all branches of the Freedmen’s Bank closed their doors for good.

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The yen is adopted as the official currency of Japan - June 27th, 1871 Jun 27, 2023

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On this day in 1871, the yen became the national currency of Japan.

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The first barcode is scanned at an Ohio supermarket - June 26th, 1974 Jun 26, 2023

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On this day in 1974, products marked with barcodes were sold for the first time at a supermarket in Troy, Ohio.

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Tim Burton’s Batman is released in theaters - June 23rd, 1989 Jun 23, 2023

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On this day in 1989, Tim Burton’s Batman made its theatrical debut.

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Hanson Gregory allegedly invents the modern doughnut - June 22nd, 1847 Jun 22, 2023

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On this day in 1847, according to culinary legend, American sailor Hanson Gregory invented the ring-shaped doughnut.

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Tiny Broadwick becomes the first woman to parachute from an airplane - June 21st, 1913 Jun 21, 2023

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On this day in 1913, Georgia “Tiny” Broadwick became the first woman to skydive from an airplane.

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