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An experimental cannon explodes on board the USS Princeton - February 28th, 1844 Feb 28, 2023

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On this day in 1844, an American naval cannon exploded during a peacetime demonstration, killing six spectators and wounding many others.

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A Massachusetts pastor is dismissed from his church for baptizing a dog - February 27th, 1922 Feb 27, 2023

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On this day in 1922, the Boston Presbytery voted to remove Reverend Edwin Curtis from his church after learning he had baptized a dog.

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The first issue of the Shawnee Sun is published - February 24th, 1835 Feb 24, 2023

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On this day in 1835, Jotham Meeker published the first newspaper printed entirely in a Native American language.

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W.E.B. Du Bois is born - February 23rd, 1868 Feb 23, 2023

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On this day in 1868, author and civil rights advocate W.E.B. Du Bois was born.

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DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince win the first Grammy award for Best Rap Performance - February 22nd, 1989 Feb 22, 2023

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On this day in 1989, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince's “Parents Just Don't Understand” became the first hip-hop song to win a Grammy.

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NASCAR is founded - February 21st, 1948 Feb 21, 2023

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On this day in 1948, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing was officially incorporated.

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Flashback episode for President's Day Feb 20, 2023

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Hey there, history fans! We're off for President's Day, but don't worry, we've got plenty of classic shows to tide you over. Please enjoy these flashback episodes from the TDIHC vault, and be sure to tune in tomorrow for a brand new episode.

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Virginia legislators vote to retire the controversial state song - February 17th, 1997 Feb 17, 2023

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On this day in 1997, the Virginia House of Delegates voted unanimously to retire the state song.

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British broadcasters put an end to the "Toddlers' Truce" - February 16th, 1957 Feb 16, 2023

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On this day in 1957, British TV broadcasters broke the “toddler’s truce” by adding an extra hour of evening programming.

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Teddy bears are sold for the first time - February 15th, 1903 Feb 15, 2023

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On this day in 1903, a Brooklyn candy store advertised the world’s first teddy bear.

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