This Day in History Class

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The Professional Golfers' Association of America repeals its "caucasians only" rule - November 9th, 1961 Nov 09, 2022

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On this day in 1961, the Professional Golfers’ Association of America ended its longstanding ban on non-white members.

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Venetian glassmakers are forced to move to the island of Murano - November 8th, 1291 Nov 08, 2022

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On this day in 1291, the Venetian Republic ordered all local glassmakers to relocate to the nearby island of Murano.

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Montana suffragist Jeanette Rankin becomes the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress - November 7th, 1916 Nov 07, 2022

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On this day in 1916, Jeannette Rankin became the first woman in American history to win a seat in Congress.

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James and John Ritty patent the first cash register - November 4th, 1879 Nov 04, 2022

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On this day in 1879, the Ritty brothers of Dayton, Ohio, received the patent for the first mechanical cash register.

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Black Bart robs his last stagecoach - November 3rd, 1883 Nov 03, 2022

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On this day in 1883, Charles "Black Bart" Bowles robbed his 28th Wells Fargo wagon, the last before his capture.

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Game show contestant Charles Van Doren admits to cheating - November 2nd, 1959 Nov 02, 2022

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On this day in 1959, Charles Van Doren admitted that his winning streak on a popular TV quiz show had been rigged by the show's producers.

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The Motion Picture Association of America introduces the film-rating system - November 1st, 1968 Nov 01, 2022

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On this day in 1968, the Motion Picture Association of America announced its first ratings system for films.

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The "Candyman" killer hands out poisoned treats on Halloween - October 31st, 1974 Oct 31, 2022

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On this day in 1974, Ronald Clark O'Bryan gave cyanide disguised as candy to five trick-or-treaters, including his own children.

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Halloween Is Grinch Night premieres on ABC - October 28th, 1977 Oct 28, 2022

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On this day in 1977, the animated special Halloween Is Grinch Night aired for the first time on ABC.

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"Monster Mash" begins its second week as the No. 1 song in America - October 27th, 1962 Oct 27, 2022

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On this day in 1962, “Monster Mash” by Bobby “Boris” Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the second week in a row.

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