This Day in History Class

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Flashback episode - June 20th Jun 20, 2023

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Please enjoy these June 20th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you tomorrow for a brand new episode!

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The first Father's Day is celebrated in Spokane, Washington - June 19th, 1910 Jun 20, 2023

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On this day in 1910, Father's Day was celebrated for the first time in Spokane, Washington.

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Rudolf Nureyev defects from the Soviet Union - June 16th, 1961 Jun 16, 2023

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On this day in 1961, Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev defected from the Soviet Union at an airport in Paris.

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U.S. Vice President Dan Quayle misspells "potato" - June 15th, 1992 Jun 15, 2023

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On this day in 1992, during a campaign stop at a New Jersey elementary school, Vice President Dan Quayle misspelled the word “potato.”

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Americans take part in the first nationwide civil defense drill - June 14th, 1954 Jun 14, 2023

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On this day in 1954, the United States conducted the first in a series of nationwide civil defense tests known as Operation Alert.

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King Ludwig II of Bavaria dies under mysterious circumstances - June 13th, 1886 Jun 13, 2023

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On this day in 1886, the body of Bavarian king Ludwig II was found floating in Lake Starnberg, just south of Munich.

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Bryan Allen makes the first human-powered flight across the English Channel - June 12th, 1979 Jun 12, 2023

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On this day in 1979, hang glider pilot and amateur cyclist Bryan Allen made the first human-powered flight across the English Channel.

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The first Automat restaurant opens in Philadelphia - June 9th, 1902 Jun 09, 2023

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On this day in 1902, America's first coin-operated cafeteria opened in Philadelphia.

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Pope Leo X's pet elephant dies - June 8th, 1516 Jun 08, 2023

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On this day in 1516, Pope Leo X’s favorite pet, a rare white elephant named Hanno, passed away at the age of seven.

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Elvis Presley's Graceland is opened to the public - June 7th, 1982 Jun 07, 2023

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On this day in 1982, Elvis Presley’s Memphis home was opened to the public for tours.

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