This Day in History Class

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The platypus makes its U.S. debut - July 15th, 1922 Jul 15, 2024

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On this day in 1922, the duck-billed platypus was exhibited for the first time in the U.S. at the Bronx Zoo.

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"Family Feud" premieres on ABC - July 12th, 1976 Jul 12, 2024

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On this day in 1976, the long-running TV game show “Family Feud” aired for the first time on ABC.

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The Skylab space station crashes over Australia - July 11th, 1979 Jul 11, 2024

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On this day in 1979, the burning wreckage of America’s first space station crashed into the Indian Ocean and across Western Australia.

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Nils Bohlin patents the three-point seatbelt - July 10th, 1962 Jul 10, 2024

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On this day in 1962, Swedish engineer Nils Bohlin patented the V-shaped three-point safety belt.

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A statue of King George III is pulled down in New York City - July 9th, 1776 Jul 09, 2024

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On this day in 1776, the New York Sons of Liberty tore down a statue of British monarch George III.

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Ed Berners allegedly invents the ice cream sundae - July 8th, 1881 Jul 08, 2024

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On this day in 1881, according to culinary legend, the first ice cream sundae was made at Ed Berners’ soda fountain in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.

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Flashback episode - July 5th Jul 05, 2024

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Please enjoy these July 5th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!

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Flashback episode - July 4th Jul 04, 2024

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Please enjoy these July 4th flashbacks from the TDIHC vault, and we will see you soon for a brand new episode!

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The Great Auk goes extinct - July 3rd, 1844 Jul 03, 2024

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On this day in 1844, Icelandic fishermen killed the last remaining pair of great auk seabirds.

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"Lawnchair Larry" takes flight in a homemade airship - July 2nd, 1982 Jul 02, 2024

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On this day in 1982, amateur pilot Larry Walters launched himself skyward using a lawn chair and several dozen weather balloons.

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