This Day in History Class

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Lucy Hobbs Taylor is born - March 14th, 1833 Mar 14, 2023

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On this day in 1833, American dentist and women’s rights activist Lucy Hobbs Taylor was born.

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Sir William Herschel discovers the planet Uranus - March 13th, 1781 Mar 13, 2023

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On this day in 1781, German-born British astronomer William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus.

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The first Book of the Month Club selection is published - March 10th, 1926 Mar 10, 2023

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On this day in 1926, Sylvia Townsend Warner’s debut novel, Lolly Willowes, was published by Viking Press.

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The Parthenon is consecrated in Athens - March 9th, 432 BC Mar 09, 2023

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On this day in 432 BC, the newly-completed Parthenon was dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena.

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The Lonely Hearts Killers are executed - March 8th, 1951 Mar 08, 2023

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On this day in 1951, a serial killer couple known as the Lonely Hearts Killers were put to death at Sing Sing Prison.

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The Writers Guild of America goes on strike - March 7th, 1988 Mar 07, 2023

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On this day in 1988, the Writers Guild of America began one of the longest union strikes in Hollywood history.

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The Zeebrugge Ferry Disaster - March 6th, 1987 Mar 06, 2023

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On this day in 1987, the Herald of Free Enterprise ferry capsized shortly after leaving the Zeebrugge harbor in Belgium.

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Anne Sullivan begins teaching Helen Keller - March 3rd, 1887 Mar 03, 2023

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On this day in 1887, American teacher Anne Sullivan was introduced to her star pupil, Helen Keller.

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Pennsylvania ends its ban on theatrical performances - March 2nd, 1789 Mar 02, 2023

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On this day in 1789, the Pennsylvania legislature lifted a decade-long ban on live theater.

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John Winthrop records the earliest known UFO sighting in America - March 1st, 1639 Mar 01, 2023

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On this day in 1639, Governor John Winthrop documented a report of unidentified flying objects in the sky above Boston.

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