This Day in History Class

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The Battle of Stoney Creek halts the U.S. invasion of Canada - June 6th, 1813 Jun 06, 2023

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On this day in 1813, British forces launched a surprise attack on U.S. troops encamped at Stoney Creek, Ontario.

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The Green Belt Movement plants its first trees - June 5th, 1977 Jun 05, 2023

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On this day in 1977, the Green Belt Movement began with the planting of seven trees at Kamukunji Park in Nairobi, Kenya.

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Native Americans are granted U.S. citizenship - June 2nd, 1924 Jun 02, 2023

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On this day in 1924, President Calvin Coolidge signed into law the Indian Citizenship Act, granting citizenship to all Native Americans born in the United States.

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Captain John Lawrence coins the Navy motto "Don't give up the ship" - June 1st, 1813 Jun 01, 2023

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On this day in 1813, after being mortally wounded at the Battle of Boston Harbor, Captain James Lawrence issued his final command: “Don’t give up the ship.”

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The first U.S. copyright law is enacted - May 31st, 1790 May 31, 2023

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On this day in 1790, the first U.S. federal copyright law was signed into effect by President George Washington.

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Flashback episode - May 30th May 30, 2023

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Please enjoy these May 30th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you tomorrow for a brand new episode!

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The U.S. government snubs Black Gold Star mothers and widows - May 29th, 1930 May 29, 2023

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On this day in 1930, the U.S. War Department insisted that Black mothers and widows must travel on segregated boats in order to visit their loved ones’ graves in Europe.

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John Lennon and Yoko One begin their second "bed-in" for peace - May 26th, 1969 May 26, 2023

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On this day in 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono began a week-long bed-in for peace at a hotel in Montreal, Canada.

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A Pennsylvania man is buried in his prized Corvette - May 25th, 1994 May 25, 2023

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On this day in 1994, the ashes of Pennsylvania native George Swanson were buried in the driver’s seat of his beloved sports car.

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Russian engineers begin drilling the world's deepest hole - May 24th, 1970 May 24, 2023

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On this day in 1970, Soviet engineers began drilling the deepest man-made hole ever dug.

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