This Day in History Class

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The first guillotine is used to execute a French highwayman - April 25th, 1792 Apr 25, 2023

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On this day in 1792, a French bandit became the first person to be killed by guillotine.

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Black demonstrators are attacked at a segregated beach in Mississippi - April 24th, 1960 Apr 24, 2023

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On this day in 1960, during a peaceful demonstration at Biloxi Beach, a group of Black activists were attacked by white segregationists.

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The Nintendo Game Boy is released in Japan - April 21st, 1989 Apr 21, 2023

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On this day in 1989, Nintendo released the original Game Boy in Japan.

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Flashback episode - April 20th Apr 20, 2023

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

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The creator of LSD goes for a harrowing bike ride - April 19th, 1943 Apr 19, 2023

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On this day in 1943, Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann discovered the psychic effects of LSD while bike riding home from his lab.

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BBC reports "There is no news today" and plays piano music instead - April 18th, 1930 Apr 18, 2023

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On this day in 1930, BBC Radio announced there was no news to report and played 15 minutes of piano music instead.

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Daffy Duck makes his first appearance in the animated short film "Porky's Duck Hunt" - April 17th, 1937 Apr 17, 2023

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On this day in 1937, cartoon icon Daffy Duck appeared for the first time in the Warner Bros. animated short “Porky’s Duck Hunt.”

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A bathroom mishap sinks a German U-boat- April 14, 1945 Apr 14, 2023

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On this day in 1945, the crew of a Nazi submarine had to abandon ship after a plumbing issue forced them to surface in the line of enemy fire.

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The U.S. Federal Reserve issues a two-dollar bill - April 13th, 1976 Apr 13, 2023

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On this day in 1976, to mark the bicentennial of American independence, a new $2 bill was released to the public.

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A catcher's mask is used in a baseball game for the first time - April 12th, 1877 Apr 12, 2023

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On this day in 1877, Harvard student James Tyng became the first-known baseball player to wear a catcher’s mask.

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