This Day in History Class

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John Lloyd Wright is granted the patent for Lincoln Logs - August 31st, 1920 Aug 31, 2022

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On this day in 1920, John Lloyd Wright received the patent for his “Cabin Construction'' toy, otherwise known as Lincoln Logs.

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Guion "Guy" Bluford becomes the first African American to travel into space - August 30th, 1983 Aug 30, 2022

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On this day in 1983, U.S. astronaut Guion Bluford became the first African American in space.

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The last known member of the Yahi people emerges from the California wilderness - August 29th, 1911 Aug 29, 2022

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On this day in 1911, the last surviving member of the Yahi people was found, on the brink of starvation, near a slaughterhouse in Oroville, California.

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The French government denies responsibility for the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior - August 26th, 1985 Aug 26, 2022

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On this day in 1985, French officials denied any involvement in the recent bombing of the anti-nuclear protest vessel, Rainbow Warrior.

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The U.S. National Park Service is established - August 25th, 1916 Aug 25, 2022

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On this day in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Organic Act, which established the National Park Service and placed all existing parks under its protection.

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Chef George Crum allegedly invents the potato chip - August 24th, 1853 Aug 24, 2022

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On this day in 1853, according to culinary legend, acclaimed chef George "Crum" Speck invented the potato chip.

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First Lady Dolley Madison saves a portrait of George Washington from British looters - August 23rd, 1814 Aug 23, 2022

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On this day in 1814, First Lady Dolley Madison helped save a portrait of George Washington from being destroyed by British troops during the War of 1812.

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Ann Smith Franklin becomes the first female newspaper editor in the United States - August 22nd, 1762 Aug 22, 2022

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On this day in 1762, Ann Smith Franklin became the sole editor and publisher of the Newport Mercury newspaper.

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The Indianapolis Motor Speedway holds its first automobile race - August 19th, 1909 Aug 19, 2022

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On this day in 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosted its inaugural auto race.

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Mongol leader Genghis Khan dies - August 18th, 1227 Aug 18, 2022

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On this day in 1227, notorious warlord Genghis Khan died from unknown causes during the conquest of the Chinese kingdom of Xi Xia.

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